Aircrew Life-Support Technician & Parachute Rigger

D2 Government Solutions; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

D2 Government Solutions, Inc. seeks qualified Aircrew Flight Equipment Technicians / Parachute Riggers to support Air Force flight operations at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.

The role inspects, maintains, repairs, and documents life-support equipment to ensure aircrew safety and mission readiness. Ideal candidates have experience with parachute systems, survival gear, and related maintenance procedures, and must be able to obtain security clearance for access to a U.S.

Qualifications

• Former Air Force Aircrew Life Support Specialist (AFSC 1T1X1) experience or equivalent.
• Former Air Force Survival Equipment Specialist (AFSC 2A7X4) experience or equivalent.
• Former Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment Specialist (AFSC 1P0X1) experience or equivalent.
• Equivalent military training or experience in parachute rigging, survival equipment, aviation life support, or AFE operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify, and repack parachutes in accordance with Technical Orders and Air Force requirements.
• Participate in two-person inspection processes for parachute assemblies.
• Inspect, repair, maintain, and track flotation devices, life preservers, life rafts, and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair torso harnesses, anti-G garments, helmet visor snap fittings, and physiological training equipment.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair Vision Restriction Devices (VRDs) and related training equipment.
• Repair and alter flight suits, flight jackets, patches, Velcro, and rank insignia as required.
• Perform sewing and fabrication tasks using industrial sewing equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and operational readiness of parachute presses and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate records for inspections, repairs, modifications, inventory tracking, and scheduled service intervals.
• Support compliance programs including safety, hazardous materials handling, Technical Orders, tool control, supply management, and TMDE requirements.
• Report equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and quality issues to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and inspection-ready work environment.
• Comply with all installation access, security, environmental, and safety requirements.

Education

Former Air Force Aircrew Life Support Specialist (AFSC 1T1X1)

Former Air Force Survival Equipment Specialist (AFSC 2A7X4)

Former Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment Specialist (AFSC 1P0X1)

Equivalent military training or experience in parachute rigging, survival equipment, aviation life support, or AFE operations

Job description

D2 Government Solutions, Inc. seeks qualified Aircrew Flight Equipment Technicians / Parachute Riggers to support Air Force flight operations at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.

The role inspects, maintains, repairs, and documents life-support equipment to ensure aircrew safety and mission readiness. Ideal candidates have experience with parachute systems, survival gear, and related maintenance procedures, and must be able to obtain security clearance for access to a U.S.