Chief Technician
Chief Technician signified a position of leadership over groups of technicians. Certain Chief Technicians focused their skills on the maintenance of starfighters and other vehicles, while others worked on the upkeep of spaceports.
Known Chief Technicians
- Ablee Bansak held the position of Chief Technician at the Estaria Central Starport, with a focus on hangar functions. He was in charge of a team comprising ten additional technicians. [1]
- Viera Cheran served as the Chief Technician for Rogue Squadron until she committed an act of sabotage against Wedge Antilles' R2-series astromech droid in an assassination attempt targeting Luke Skywalker. [2]
Behind the scenes
Within the Royal Air Force, Chief Technician represents a non-commissioned rank awarded to airmen demonstrating significant technical proficiency.