Parachute Rigger Support

Seventh Dimension•Coronado, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Parachute Rigger Support personnel provide critical inspection, packing, maintenance, and documentation services for Naval Special Warfare parachute systems. Reporting to the Air Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO), this role ensures all parachute equipment meets safety, certification, and operational standards. Responsibilities include packing parachutes, maintaining records, and performing repairs in accordance with military and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance. This position is essential to ensuring safe and effective airborne operations.

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years of maintenance experience in support of military airborne operations
Must possess either: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Master Parachute Rigger certificate (back and chest rating), or FAA Senior Parachute Rigger certificate (back rating) with documented military qualification (Navy 773A, Army 92R/921A, or U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) 0451)
Validated certificate of graduation from U.S. Army Quartermaster Rigger School or Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Learning Site Fort Lee for the MT-2XX parachute system
Clearance: Secret
Must possess a valid state driver’s license
Must be able to operate Government vehicles and equipment
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must maintain high attention to detail and accuracy
Must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision
Must have knowledge of logistics and maintenance tracking systems
Must be capable of operating within classified environments and systems (Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) / Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET))
Must comply with all safety, security, and workplace regulations

Nice To Haves

Certification for additional systems (e.g., MC-6, T-11R, cargo parachute systems)
FAA Senior Rigger with chest rating
Joint Airdrop Inspector (JAI) qualification

Responsibilities

Pack tactical and non-tactical Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Ram Air Personnel Parachute Systems (RAPPS)
Pack and maintain military parachute systems (including MT-2XX and non-standard systems) in accordance with technical manuals
Perform parachute inspections, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with regulatory standards
Conduct minor and major repairs as authorized by certification level (e.g., canopy patching, line replacement, structural repairs)
Maintain accurate parachute history cards and maintenance logs
Follow Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 65 and FAA-H-8083-17 Parachute Rigger Handbook guidance
Assist with aircraft-related support activities when directed and properly qualified
Maintain compliance with manufacturer recommendations and military standards
Execute required documentation and reporting of maintenance and packing activities
Sign and maintain required memorandums of certification and responsibility