FAA Master Parachute Rigger

Modern Government Solutions•Valdosta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is hiring multiple FAA Master Parachute Riggers to support Air Force rescue and special warfare units. This full-time, onsite role is in the Valdosta, Georgia area at a DoD installation and is contingent upon contract award. Travel is minimal, with occasional CONUS temporary duty as required. The role requires a Tier 1 background check (SAR Code 8, non-sensitive). Riggers inspect, pack, repair, and certify military free-fall, static-line, and cargo parachute systems; rig airdrop loads for mission and training jumps; and train Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) personnel in parachute maintenance and inspection. The position requires working with minimal supervision, planning and carrying out work independently, and keeping unit leadership informed about progress and safety issues. MGS describes its culture as people-first and committed to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and innovation. It provides technical and programmatic services to the U.S. intelligence community, the Department of Defense, and other government agencies. MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Must pass a Tier 1 background check (SAR Code 8, non-sensitive).
Valid REAL ID driver’s license.
FAA Master Rigger certificate required at time of hire.
Experience with chest-style and back-style parachute ratings.
High school diploma or GED.
Military experience directly related to the position.
Knowledge and proficiency maintaining 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.
Ability to determine whether a maintenance procedure will affect a parachute system’s flight characteristics and apply technical knowledge to difficult or unusual situations across multiple manufacturers’ systems.
Competence with computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to complete the military Train the Trainer Course within 30 days of start.
Ability to become forklift certified under AFI 24-301 and obtain a Government driver’s license.
Willingness 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.
Physically able to operate the unit forklift and handle parachute assemblies and airdrop loads.
Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.

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 their subcomponents, including 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 employee’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 according to 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 and Drop Zone Safety Officer 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 ACC Supplement.
Perform and document In-Process Inspections on free-fall, static-line, and cargo parachutes, and track negative trends in Quality Control Inspections.
Train AFE personnel in parachute maintenance and inspections in accordance with the 1P0X1 Career Field Education and Training Plan.
Plan and carry out work with minimal supervision and keep unit leadership informed of progress and safety issues.