FAA Master Parachute Rigger

Modern Government Solutions; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is hiring FAA Master Parachute Riggers to support Air Force rescue and special warfare units. You will inspect, pack, repair, and certify parachute systems, rig airdrop loads, and train AFE personnel on maintenance and inspection.

You will operate with minimal supervision, plan your own work, and report progress and safety issues to unit leadership. This role requires a Tier 1 background check and a valid REAL ID license.

Qualifications

• Must pass Tier 1 background check.
• Valid REAL ID driver's license.
• Certified FAA Master Rigger certificate, required at time of hire.
• Experience with chest style and back style parachute ratings.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Military experience related to the position is preferred.
• Knowledge of maintaining nonstandard parachute systems and AADs.
• Ability to assess maintenance impact on flight characteristics.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to complete Train the Trainer course within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, pack, fabricate, and repair military and commercial parachute systems.
• Inspect, repair, assemble, pack, and certify for airworthiness parachutes per FAA license.
• Perform structural repairs on ram-air and static-line systems and related gear.
• Manufacture and replace suspension lines, control lines, pilots chutes, and bridles.
• Operate sewing machines, install grommets/snaps, and assemble components under field conditions.
• Perform airdrop rigging on various platforms and maintain delivery equipment.
• Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods forms.
• Serve as DZCO/DZSO for unit jump training and escort personnel on airfield drop zones.
• Operate forklift and manage transport of military equipment with a govt license.
• Document inspections in AFERMS per ACC standards.
• Train AFE personnel on parachute maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Parachute rigging

Aircrew support

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Master Rigger certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TITLE: FAA Master Parachute Rigger

LOCATION: Valdosta, GA area (onsite at a DoD installation)

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Tier 1 Background Check (SAR Code 8, Non-Sensitive)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Onsite

TRAVEL: Minimal; occasional Continental United States (CONUS) Temporary Duty (TDY) as required

*Contingent Upon Contract Award*

POSITION SUMMARY

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking highly skilled Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Master Parachute Riggers (multiple openings) to support Air Force rescue and special warfare units. As a Master Rigger, you will inspect, pack, repair, and certify the military free fall, static line, and cargo parachute systems operators depend on, rig airdrop loads for mission and training jumps, and train Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) personnel on parachute maintenance and inspection.

You will work with minimal supervision, plan and carry out your own work, and keep unit leadership informed of progress and safety issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)

• Inspect, pack, fabricate, and repair military and commercial parachute systems, including ram-air free fall, static line, tandem, cargo, extraction, and spotter systems (e.g., RA-1, MC-6, T-11R, G-11, G-12, and T-10 cargo) and their subcomponents
• Inspect, repair, assemble, pack, and certify for airworthiness all military free fall, static line, cargo, and mission-related parachutes in accordance with your FAA license
• Perform critical structural repairs on ram-air and static line parachutes, harnesses, container assemblies, and certified emergency reserves using FAA and manufacturer techniques and approved materials
• Manufacture and replace suspension lines, control lines, pilot chutes, and bridles
• Operate commercial grade and light duty sewing machines, install grommets and snaps, and cut, assemble, fit, baste, and stitch components, including under field conditions
• Perform airdrop rigging on boats, all-terrain and tactical vehicles, and hard decks in accordance with applicable technical orders, including inspection and maintenance of airdrop delivery supplies and equipment
• Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods forms for airdrop and cargo equipment
• Serve as Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO) and Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO) for unit jump training per Air Force Instruction (AFI) 13-217, including escorting personnel on and off airfield drop zones
• Operate the unit forklift and, with a Government driver's license, load and transport military equipment
• Inspect, maintain, and repair parachutist oxygen equipment, survival kits, life preservers, and night vision devices
• Set up and operate altimeter test chambers to verify speed and altitude benchmarks
• Document all equipment inspections in the Aircrew Flight Equipment Records Management System (AFERMS) per AFI 11-301v1 Air Combat Command (ACC) Supplement
• Perform and document In-Process Inspections (IPIs) on free fall, static line, and cargo parachutes; track negative trends on Quality Control Inspections
• Train AFE personnel on parachute maintenance and inspections in accordance with the 1P0X1 Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to pass a Tier 1 (SAR Code 8, non-sensitive) background check.
• Valid REAL ID driver's license
• Certified FAA Master Rigger certificate, required at time of hire
• Experience with chest style and back style parachute ratings
• High school diploma or GED
• Military experience directly related to the position
• Knowledge and proficiency in maintaining nonstandard parachute systems: back style ram-air and round mains, ram-air reserves, chest style reserves, single harness dual container and dual harness dual container systems, and cybernetic, pneumatic, and mechanical automatic activation devices (AADs)
• Ability to determine whether a maintenance procedure will affect a parachute system's flight characteristics, and to apply technical knowledge to difficult and unusual situations across multiple manufacturers' systems
• Competence with computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to complete the military Train the Trainer Course within 30 days of start
• Ability to become forklift certified (AFI 24-301) and obtain a Government driver's license
• Willingness to complete employer and unit provided training, including property accountability systems, Shipper's Declaration certification, DZCO and DZSO, airfield escort, forklift, and Government driver's license

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Military parachute certifications and prior military rigger experience (e.g., AFE 1P0X1, Army 92R, or Navy or Marine Corps parachute rigger)
• Hands-on experience with RA-1, MC-6, T-11R, military tandem, and cargo systems
• Current DZCO and DZSO qualification
• Experience with AFERMS and Air Force AFE programs, ideally supporting rescue or special warfare units

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physically able to operate the unit forklift and handle parachute assemblies and airdrop loads
• Perform rigging and repairs under field conditions and on an active airfield drop zone
• Work in shop environments with sewing machines, test chambers, and oxygen equipment

*Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*

ABOUT US

At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.