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  • 49th EMS conducts first ever depot-level repair on Holloman F-16s

    For the first time at Holloman, Airmen from the 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron performed F-16 Viper depot-level repairs, and maintenance which included the overhaul, upgrading, rebuilding, retesting of weapon systems, parts, components, and other key parts of the aircraft.

  • 49th EMS Phase Inspection section keeps jets flying at Holloman AFB

    The 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection Section performs intermediate maintenance on F-16 Vipers from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. In 2019, the team shaved off 23,000 man hours while increasing their inspection rates 20%, making them the fastest F-16 phase inspection

  • System of success

    The 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection Section is responsible for performing intermediate maintenance on several dozen F-16 Vipers from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during which they dismantle and inspect high-fail areas throughout the aircraft. In 2019, the team shaved