What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Parachute Rigger - Kirtland AFB, NM position at F3EA, Inc.?
F3EA, Inc. offers a complete benefit package for all full-time positions to include health, dental, and vision plan options, life insurance for employees, spouse and children, short term disability, long term disability, Paid Time Offer, Paid Sick Leave, paid holidays, 401k, etc.
F3EA, Inc. is seeking a qualified FAA Senior Rigger with extensive experience in military and civilian parachute systems. Senior Rigger will function as a subject matter expert (SME) in parachute system maintenance in support of scheduled Combat Mission Readiness (CMR), advanced and proficiency/currency jump operations.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provides training pertaining to in-servicing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of current parachute and Aircrew Flight Equipment.
- Educate, Train and provide oversight of Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rigger performance.
- Must be a current FAA Senior Parachute Rigger.
- Document processes and provide continual process improvement.
- Comply with company standard operating policies (SOP) and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Required Qualifications and Education
Must be current and qualified to maintain the following parachute systems:
- Required certification as FAA Senior Rigger with chest and back ratings
- High School Graduate (or higher) with 10 or more years of Rigging Experience
- United Parachute Technologies (UPT) Vector Harness/Container
- Performance Designs (PD) Main/Reserve Parachute Canopies
- CYPRES 2 Automatic Activation Device (AAD)
- RA-1 Parachute System: BOC and DBSL configurations
- RA-1 Reserve
- SOV 3 Parachute System: BOC and DBSL configurations
- Butler Reserve Parachute System /TT-600/1000 Bundle Recovery System
- Must have experience in updating all in-process inspection documentation
- Must have experience updating Flight[KR1] Equipment Records Management System (FERMS)
- Knowledge of the RA-1 Mini system (270), RA-1 Instructor Raider (IR) System, and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) parachute systems
- Be proficient in billing/invoice/measure for order of containers, jumpsuits, and canopies
- Exceptional at organization, multi-tasking, proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, Suite and proper phone etiquette
- Knowledge/application of formal classroom/field instruction techniques and procedures
- Must have certificate in Back, and Chest Ratings
- Performed numerous main and reserve canopy assemblies and inspections
- Experience in conducting maritime operations that include washing and hanging of systems after water jumps for both Main and Reserve systems
- Must have experience Military Tandems, BOC and S/L configurations, packing for passenger (MTTB) (400s, 425s, 460s)
- Must have experience in civilian loft management that include duties such as: Day-to-day operations, billing/invoicing, measure for/order containers, jumpsuits, and canopies
- Must have extensive Reserve Inspection and Repack experience
- Must have extensive Main Inspection and Repack experience
- Maintain all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, ratings, and privileges
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a DOD Security Clearance
Physical Demands
- Must be highly physically fit to include all fundamentals of fitness (strength, endurance, cardio, flexibility and body composition).
- Must be able to pack parachutes outdoors for eight (8) hours a day.
- Conduct Parachute Equipment training/instruction functions in accordance with applicable Air Force, DoD and FAA guidance and regulations.
Additional Notes
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Must be of the highest level of honesty and integrity.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
