FAA Master Parachute Rigger

Modern Government Solutions•Valdosta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is hiring multiple FAA Master Parachute Riggers to support Air Force rescue and special warfare units. Based onsite at a DoD installation in the Valdosta, Georgia area, the role involves inspecting, packing, repairing, fabricating, and certifying military free-fall, static-line, and cargo parachute systems; rigging airdrop loads for mission and training jumps; and training Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) personnel in parachute maintenance and inspection. The rigger works with minimal supervision, plans and carries out their own work, and keeps unit leadership informed about progress and safety issues. The position is full-time and contingent upon contract award. Travel is minimal, with occasional CONUS temporary duty as required. A Tier 1 background check (SAR Code 8, non-sensitive) is required. Applicants selected must be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.

Requirements

Pass a Tier 1 (SAR Code 8, non-sensitive) background check.
Hold a valid REAL ID driver’s license.
Hold an FAA Master Rigger certificate at the time of hire.
Have chest-style and back-style parachute ratings.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have military experience directly related to the position.
Know how to maintain nonstandard parachute systems, including back-style ram-air and round mains, ram-air reserves, chest-style reserves, single-harness dual-container and dual-harness dual-container systems, and cybernetic, pneumatic, and mechanical automatic activation devices (AADs).
Be able to determine whether maintenance procedures will affect parachute-system flight characteristics and apply technical knowledge to difficult and unusual situations across multiple manufacturers’ systems.
Be competent with computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be able to complete the military Train the Trainer Course within 30 days of starting.
Be able to become forklift certified under AFI 24-301 and obtain a Government driver’s license.
Be willing to complete employer- and unit-provided training, including property accountability systems, Shipper’s Declaration certification, DZCO and DZSO, airfield escort, forklift, and Government driver’s license training.
Be physically able to operate the unit forklift and handle parachute assemblies and airdrop loads.
Be able to perform rigging and repairs under field conditions and on an active airfield drop zone.

Nice To Haves

Military parachute certifications and prior military rigger experience, such as AFE 1P0X1, Army 92R, or Navy or Marine Corps parachute rigger experience.
Hands-on experience with RA-1, MC-6, T-11R, military tandem, and cargo systems.
Current DZCO and DZSO qualification.
Experience with AFERMS and Air Force AFE programs, ideally supporting rescue or special warfare units.

Responsibilities

Inspect, pack, fabricate, and repair military and commercial parachute systems and components, including ram-air free-fall, static-line, tandem, cargo, extraction, and spotter systems.
Inspect, repair, assemble, pack, and certify military free-fall, static-line, cargo, and mission-related parachutes for airworthiness in accordance with the rigger’s FAA license.
Perform critical structural repairs on parachutes, harnesses, container assemblies, and certified emergency reserves using FAA and manufacturer techniques and approved materials.
Manufacture and replace suspension lines, control lines, pilot chutes, and bridles.
Operate commercial-grade and light-duty sewing machines; install grommets and snaps; and cut, assemble, fit, baste, and stitch components, including under field conditions.
Rig airdrops involving boats, all-terrain and tactical vehicles, and hard decks in accordance with applicable technical orders; inspect and maintain airdrop delivery supplies and equipment.
Complete Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods forms for airdrop and cargo equipment.
Serve as Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO) and Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO) for unit jump training under AFI 13-217, including escorting personnel on and off airfield drop zones.
Operate the unit forklift and, with a Government driver’s license, load and transport military equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and repair parachutist oxygen equipment, survival kits, life preservers, and night vision devices.
Set up and operate altimeter test chambers to verify speed and altitude benchmarks.
Document equipment inspections in the Aircrew Flight Equipment Records Management System (AFERMS) in accordance with AFI 11-301v1 Air Combat Command Supplement.
Perform and document In-Process Inspections (IPIs) on free-fall, static-line, and cargo parachutes; track negative trends on Quality Control Inspections.
Train AFE personnel on parachute maintenance and inspections in accordance with the 1P0X1 Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP).