Senior Life Support Technician (Parachute Rigger)

Boeing; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boeing seeks a Senior Life Support Technician (Parachute Rigger) to join our team at Edwards AFB, California. You will inspect, maintain, fabricate, repair and test aviation life support equipment to ensure readiness for flight crews and international customers.

The role requires 5+ years in ALSE, ability to obtain a US security clearance, and 40% travel. Relocation is offered, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required and ability to obtain US security clearance.
• 5+ years of experience with Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE).
• 5+ years of experience with military and FAA aviation safety standards, technical orders, and maintenance procedures.
• Willing and able to travel 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive inspections, maintenance, fabrication, repair, and testing of aviation life support equipment.
• Sources, documents, and tracks equipment discrepancies, status, records, and work actions in accordance with Boeing and military standards.
• Executes end-to-end procedures that ensure all escape, egress, and survival equipment meet all regulatory and program-specific requirements.
• Aligns with cross-functional teams to deconflict ALSS discrepancies affecting flight crew readiness and test milestones.
• Conducts initial and recurring training on egress procedures through water survival training for flight crew and customers.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security Clearance

Parachute Rigger

Travel readiness

Education

Aviation Life Support Systems Technician Certificate

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Senior Life Support Technician (Parachute Rigger)

To join our team in Edwards AFB, California.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Conducts comprehensive inspections, maintenance, fabrication, repair, and testing of aviation life support equipment
• Sources, documents, and tracks equipment discrepancies, status, records, and work actions in accordance with Boeing and military standards
• Executes end to end procedures that ensure all escape, egress, and survival equipment meet all regulatory and program-specific requirements
• Aligns with cross-functional teams to deconflict ALSS discrepancies that negatively impact flight crew availability/readiness and critical test milestones
• Conducts initial and recurring training, both on-site and off-site, in egress procedures through water survival training for flight crew members and domestic/international customers
• Excels in ambiguous environments where program guidance, authority, and standards have yet to be clearly defined
• Travels to off-site locations—sometimes on short notice and potentially involving multi-day assignments, augmenting appropriate skillset in support of external program requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
• Aviation Life Support Systems Technician Certificate through a U.S. military service, FAA certification, or an equivalent recognized program
• 5+ years of experience with Aviation Life Support Equipment
• 5+ years of experience in military and FAA aviation safety standards, technical orders, and maintenance procedures
• Experience working in a fast-paced, mission critical environment
• Willing and able to travel 40% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience with packing parachutes for ejection seats on Military Fighter Aircraft
• 10+ years of experience in military and FAA aviation safety standards, technical orders, and maintenance procedures
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, intellectual curiosity, and practical experience applying creative approaches to solve complex problems
• Specific expertise rigging/packing ACES II and/or Martin-Baker ejection seat parachute systems
• FAA Senior or Master Rigger certification or MOS/AFSC/Rate equivalent

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $109,650 - $140,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.