Boilermaker Chief Craftsman

Job Title

Boilermaker Chief Craftsman (2-year term position)

Arnold AFB, TN

July 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Boilermaker Chief Craftsman, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The Chief Craftsman will be a member of an integrated team responsible for operating, maintaining and/or supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal candidates only.

The successful candidate will, under general supervision, perform Safe, Reliable, and Effective Operations (SREO), as outlined in their current Journeyman, Lead, or Specialist job description. The selected employee will serve for two years, after which they will return to their previous Skill Set either in their existing crew or another location. If during the tenure the employee is not fulfilling responsibilities or the position does not provide a cost‑effective benefit, BNH reserves the right to remove, repost, or discontinue the position.

• Serve as a Safety Advocate, sharing/seeking solutions from workers for safety and health concerns.
• Resolve issues at the lowest level and convey unresolvable issues to the appropriate Manager, Safety, Health and Environmental (SH&E) or Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for resolution.
• Be knowledgeable, willing, and able to perform all core tasks in current craft affiliation.
• Recognized Subject Matter Expert for craft and assist as needed with training and mentoring any Apprentice or Intern in skill set.
• Present presentations on safety topics, job skills, and other tasks assigned.
• Maintain and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 15 years of verifiable experience in current craft.
• Ability to provide instructions to less senior craftsmen on safe and proper techniques, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English well enough to understand, give and take directions.
• Current U.S. citizenship required; no employer sponsorship for employment authorization.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

• Active secret clearance.

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Vacation and sick leave with federally recognized holiday schedule.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.