Performs air item maintenance including unpacking, inspection, repair, alteration, and modification of personnel and cargo parachutes and their associated equipment, and operates and maintains heavy-duty industrial sewing machines in support of E Co, 189th DSSB, 82nd Airborne Division. Work is performed in accordance with
TM 10-1670
series technical manuals. Responsibilities (including but not limited to) : Perform 100% Technical Rigger Inspection (TRI) and production-line parachute inspection Unpack, inspect, and examine canopies, suspension lines, risers, harnesses, and packs for wear and damage Replace, splice, and repair suspension lines and resew and reconstruct canopy portions Rebuild and patch radial seams and replace panels, gores, apex lines, and vent lines Modify and repair harnesses, pack trays, and deployment bags, including installing grommets, snaps, and eyelets Set up, operate, retime, and maintain 10 to 12 heavy-duty industrial sewing machines Conduct parachute drying tower operations Inventory supplies and submit Class II, Class IX, and local purchase requisitions
Required Qualifications :
Graduate of a DoD-approved Parachute Rigger Course (MOS 92R equivalent) Skilled in 100% TRI inspection, fabric and canvas maintenance, and radial seam patching Skilled in the operation and maintenance of 10 to 12 heavy-duty industrial sewing machines U.S. citizen; compliant with
AR 750-32
; able to read, write, speak, and understand English Able to pass a background check for installation access and pass initial and random drug screening Able to carry at least 50 pounds for 50 yards No physical limitations that prevent performance of the PWS duties Able to become fully qualified under the E Co SOP within six weeks (42 working days) of onboarding
