Parachute Rigger

Akima, LLC • Yuma, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) is seeking a Parachute Packer/Rigger to join their team in Yuma, Arizona. ATS provides a full spectrum of air operations support services at numerous Army and Air Force installations. The company is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) where 100% of its profits go back to its Iñupiat shareholders, supporting their way of life and culture. Employees at ATS enjoy competitive benefits, challenging roles, and a work environment committed to safety, diversity, and career growth.

Requirements

• Have work history which contains experience directly related to the required task and functions that will be assigned.
• FAA Senior Rated Parachute Rigger and able to provide certification documentation.
• Be familiar with Performance Designs Main Canopies: Specter, Saber II, Icarus Main Canopy, the Crossfire 2.
• Be capable of packing three main parachutes in 21 minutes.
• Be a U.S citizen with ability to pass a background investigation.
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Able to pass a drug screen, as a condition of employment and subjected to random drug testing throughout the Period of Performance.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Have parachute packing knowledge and expertise in order to ensure that parachutes are packed safely and in a timely manner.
• Be an FAA Senior Rated Parachute Rigger and able to provide certification documentation to be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 24 hours of hire.
• Be capable of packing three main parachutes in 21 minutes.

Benefits

• competitive benefits packages
• challenging roles
• work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth
• excellent retirement options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed