89th Airlift Wing Joint Base Andrews

Flying Crew Chief

Aircraft maintenance · Worldwide mission support

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Flying Crew Chiefs in the 89th Maintenance Group keep executive airlift aircraft safe, reliable, and mission-ready worldwide while supporting senior U.S. leadership and foreign dignitaries.

Flying Crew Chiefs: Training
Working Interview: Flying Crew Chiefs
  • Travel worldwide supporting executive airlift missions, typically 80–200 days per year
  • Provide off-station aircraft maintenance support on C-32A (B757) and C-40B (B737)
  • Troubleshoot and resolve aircraft discrepancies off station
  • Coordinate with aircrew, maintenance controllers, program managers, and commercial partners to keep aircraft mission-ready
  • Represent the very best of the United States with professionalism and precision in high-visibility environments
  • Grade: Senior Airman or Staff Sergeant
  • Eligible AFSCs: Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance (2A5X1), Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance (2A5X4), and Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics (2A9X4)
  • Assignment eligibility: Must be PCS eligible IAW DAFI 36-2110
  • Clearance: Eligible for a Top Secret security clearance
  • Strong performance records, professionalism, and sound judgment
  • Ability to operate independently in dynamic environments
  • Maintainers who take ownership of their craft and consistently deliver disciplined, detail-driven work

Note: We are not currently hiring from the bomber or RPA communities.

  • Worldwide travel opportunities
  • Advanced aircraft systems and vendor training
  • Direct responsibility for the safe, reliable execution of one of the Air Force's most visible missions