Parachute Rigger with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a FAA-certified Parachute Rigger for the Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. The role requires an active SECRET clearance and U.S. citizenship to support the Military Free Fall School with parachute packing for continuous jump operations.

Responsibilities include packing and repacking parachutes, maintaining the official log (DA Form 3912) after each pack, and performing repairs per FAA rules and OEM SOPs under supervision where required.

Qualifications

• FAA Senior-rated Parachute Rigger certification is required.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Pack Performance Designs main parachutes into approved free-fall container systems per OEM recommendations and SOPs.
• Repack an instructor's alternate parachute during active jump cycles to minimize downtime.
• Pack a standard parachute within five minutes and support surge packing of multiple systems as needed.
• Complete and maintain the Army Parachute Log Record after each pack.
• Perform canopy repairs and repairs under supervision per 14 CFR Part 65; major repairs only under supervision.

Skills

FAA Senior-rated Parachute Rigger

Active Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship

Background check clearance

Job description

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