Airborne Parachute Rigger — Safety & Rigging Pro

DC Army National Guard; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time служ

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

Bonuses, if applicable

Job summary

The Army National Guard is seeking a Parachute Rigger to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment by precisely packing and maintaining parachutes and related gear. You will patch, sew, and store chutes, packs, and web gear, with strong emphasis on attention to detail.

Training includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training, followed by hands-on field work in a military environment, preparing you for a civilian career in parachute rigging and related equipment sectors.

Qualifications

• Must enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Rig supplies, equipment, and vehicles for airdrop
• Perform inspections on cargo, extraction, and personnel parachutes
• Inventory, clean, receive, store, and issue equipment
• Use and maintain machines and tools for fabrication and repair
• Inspect, test, and install extraction and release systems

Skills

Attention to detail

Parachute rigging

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

The Army National Guard is seeking a Parachute Rigger to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment by precisely packing and maintaining parachutes and related gear. You will patch, sew, and store chutes, packs, and web gear, with strong emphasis on attention to detail.

Training includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training, followed by hands-on field work in a military environment, preparing you for a civilian career in parachute rigging and related equipment sectors.