Parachute Rigger: High-Impact Role with Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

Health care benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Parachute Rigger to ensure safe packing and maintenance of parachutes, packs, and web gear. You will pack chutes, patch and repair equipment, and perform related inspections as part of a critical mission.

Training includes airborne jump preparation and hands-on field work. This role supports essential aircrew safety and requires dedication to detail and the welfare of others.

Qualifications

• Must enlist in Army National Guard and meet eligibility criteria.
• Parachute rigger training includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training.
• Maintain safety when packing and inspecting parachutes and gear.

Responsibilities

• Rig supplies, equipment, and vehicles for airdrop.
• Perform inspections on chutes and gear before, during, and after use.
• Inspect, test, and install extraction systems.

Skills

High attention to detail

Shop mechanics knowledge

Safety-focused

Parachute maintenance

Repair of survival equipment

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Parachute Rigger to ensure safe packing and maintenance of parachutes, packs, and web gear. You will pack chutes, patch and repair equipment, and perform related inspections as part of a critical mission.

Training includes airborne jump preparation and hands-on field work. This role supports essential aircrew safety and requires dedication to detail and the welfare of others.