Parachute Rigger

People Technology And Processes; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes in Yuma Proving Ground, AZ, seeks a Parachute Rigger to support military jumps. The role requires FAA senior-rated parachute rigger certification, active SECRET clearance, U.S.

citizenship, and the ability to work independently in a demanding environment. You will pack, repack, and inspect parachute systems, maintain load records, perform minor repairs, and ensure compliance with FAA Part 65.

Qualifications

• FAA Senior-rated Parachute Rigger certification (valid throughout the contract).
• Active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Successful completion of a practical pack interview (three Performance Designs main parachutes within 21 minutes).
• Compliance with FAA and 14 CFR Part 65 eligibility, including drug screening and random testing.
• Documented parachute rigging work history; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Pack Performance Designs main parachutes into approved free-fall container systems per OEM recommendations and unit standard operating procedures.
• Repack an instructor's alternate parachute during active jump cycles to eliminate training downtime.
• Pack a standard parachute within a maximum of five minutes and support surge packing of 20 systems within 30 minutes.
• Complete and maintain the Army Parachute Log Record (DA Form 3912) after each pack.
• Perform minor repairs such as canopy patching and hand tacking per 14 CFR Part 65; perform major repairs only under the direct supervision of a Master Parachute Rigger.
• Not exceeding 40 parachute systems packed per rigger per day.

Skills

Parachute rigging

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: (P) YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA - Yuma, AZ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Title: Parachute Rigger

Location: Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

Clearance required: SECRET

Scope of Work

Provides FAA-certified parachute rigger support to the Military Free Fall School at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ, packing non-tactical Ram-Air Parachute Systems to sustain continuous jump operations for school instructors.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Pack Performance Designs main parachutes into approved free-fall container systems per OEM recommendations and unit standard operating procedures.
• Repack an instructor's alternate parachute during active jump cycles to eliminate training downtime.
• Pack a standard parachute within a maximum of five (5) minutes and support surge packing of 20 systems within 30 minutes.
• Complete and maintain the Army Parachute Log Record (DA Form 3912) after each pack.
• Perform minor repairs such as canopy patching and hand tacking per 14 CFR Part 65; perform major repairs only under the direct supervision of a Master Parachute Rigger.
• Not exceeding 40 parachute systems packed per rigger per day.

Qualifications:

• Valid FAA Senior-rated Parachute Rigger certification, current throughout the contract
• Active Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship
• Successful completion of a practical pack interview (three Performance Designs main parachutes within 21 minutes)
• Compliance with FAA and 14 CFR Part 65 eligibility, including drug screening and random testing
• Documented parachute rigging work history; ability to work independently
• Ability to pass a background check