Parachute Rigger

Job DetailsJob Location: Yuma, AZ 85364Position Type: Full TimePosition Title: Parachute Rigger Location: Yuma Proving Ground, AZClearance 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