Parachute Rigger

Akima; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Services Engineer in Yuma, Arizona. This role involves ensuring the safe and timely packing of parachutes, requiring FAA Senior Rated Parachute Rigger certification. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in parachute packing and the ability to work independently. Joining this team means being part of a commitment to safety and career growth in a supportive environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to vital air operations support services, we encourage you to apply today.

Qualifications

• Experience related to parachute packing and FAA certification required.
• Must be able to pack three main parachutes in 21 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parachutes are packed safely and timely.
• Provide FAA certification documentation within 24 hours of hire.

Skills

Parachute Packing Knowledge

FAA Senior Rated Parachute Rigger

Independent Work

Ability to Pass Drug Screen

Education

Experience in Related Tasks

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

Performance Designs Main Canopies

Job description

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) provides a full spectrum of air operations support services at numerous Army and Air Force installations, including fuel management, aircraft maintenance, airfield support, ground equipment maintenance, transportation, material management, warehousing and distribution, and procurement services. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Akima Technical Solutions is looking for a Technical Services Engineer Asc (PR) to work in Yuma, Arizona. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

1. Have parachute packing knowledge and expertise in order to ensure that parachutes are packed safely and in a timely manner.
2. Be an FAA Senior Rated Parachute Rigger and able to provide certification documentation to be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 24 hours of hire.
3. Be capable of packing three main parachutes in 21 minutes.

Qualifications

1. Have work history which contains experience directly related to the required task and functions that will be assigned.
2. FAA Senior Rated Parachute Rigger and able to provide certification documentation.
3. Be familiar with Performance Designs Main Canopies: Specter, Saber II, Icarus Main Canopy, the Crossfire 2.
4. Be capable of packing three main parachutes in 21 minutes.
5. Be a U.S citizen with ability to pass a background investigation.
6. Able to work independently with little to no supervision.
7. Able to pass a drug screen, as a condition of employment and subjected to random drug testing throughout the Period of Performance.
8. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.

Job ID

2025-16221

Work Type

On-Site