Parachute Rigger with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include packing and repacking parachutes per OEM and SOPs, maintaining logs, performing repairs under supervision, and completing a fast pack interview. Applicants must pass background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• FAA-certified parachute rigger requirement.
• Active SECRET clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Document parachute rigging work history.

Responsibilities

• Pack main parachutes into approved 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 surge pack up to 20 systems in 30 minutes.
• Complete and maintain the Army Parachute Log Record after each pack.
• Perform canopy patching and hand tacking per 14 CFR Part 65; major repairs under supervision.
• Limit to 40 parachute systems packed per rigger per day.
• Pass practical pack interview (three Performance Designs parachutes within 21 minutes).
• Comply with FAA and 14 CFR Part 65, including drug screening and random testing.
• Background check clearances; ability to work independently.

Skills

Parachute packing

Safety-conscious

Can work under pressure

Education

FAA-certified Parachute Rigger

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.
• 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