Parachute Rigger with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks an FAA-certified parachute rigger to support the Military Free Fall School at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. You will pack and repack parachutes, perform minor repairs, and maintain required records for continuous jump operations.

Qualified candidates hold an FAA Senior-rated Parachute Rigger certification, are a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance, and can pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• FAA Senior-rated Parachute Rigger certification (current throughout contract)
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background check
• Active Secret clearance
• Compliance with FAA and 14 CFR Part 65 parachute rigging requirements

Responsibilities

• Pack Performance Designs main parachutes into approved free-fall container systems per OEM recommendations and unit 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 within 30 minutes
• Complete and maintain the Army Parachute Log Record (DA Form 3912) after each pack
• Perform canopy repairs and hand-tacking; major repairs only under supervision of a Master Parachute Rigger
• Ensure workload does not exceed 40 parachute systems packed per rigger per day
• Maintain current FAA Senior-rated Parachute Rigger certification and Secret clearance
• Meet background check and drug screening requirements
• Document parachute rigging work history and demonstrate ability to work independently

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