Air Item Maintenance Supervisor / Program Manager (1961)
Company:
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi)
Location:
Fort Bragg, NC (On-site)
Anticipated Start Date:
30 September 2026
Screening Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship, background check, and ability to get a CAC card for base access
EMPLOYMENT NOTE
Full-time, exempt position contingent upon contract award. STi is identifying qualified candidates for proposal submission and post-award onboarding.
Period of Performance:
30 September 2026 - 29 September 2031, inclusive of option years, with a potential six-month extension.
POSITION OVERVIEW
STi is seeking an experienced Air Item Maintenance Program Manager to support the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. This key position will oversee daily contract operations and supervise personnel providing parachute inspection, maintenance, repair, and aerial-delivery support. The ideal candidate is an experienced Army 92R Parachute Rigger, Master Rigger, aerial-delivery supervisor, shop foreman, NCOIC, or civilian equivalent who has supervised personnel in a military or DoD aerial delivery facility.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead daily contract operations and serve as STi's primary on-site representative to Government and unit leadership. Supervise, schedule, and maintain a qualified parachute-rigger workforce. Oversee Technical Rigger Inspections, parachute maintenance and repair, industrial sewing, and associated aerial-delivery support. Ensure work complies with applicable Army regulations, TM 10-1670-series technical manuals, safety requirements, and local procedures. Monitor staffing, productivity, quality, training, and timely completion of contract requirements. Support quality-control activities, corrective actions, performance reporting, and continuous process improvement. Prepare required reports and coordinate personnel qualifications, Common Access Cards, installation access, and Government-furnished property.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS U.S.
Citizenship required. Graduate of a DoD-approved Parachute Rigger Course for Army type-classified personnel parachute systems Previous service in a supervisory role within a military or DoD aerial delivery facility, as either military or civilian personnel Technical knowledge of Army personnel and cargo parachute inspection, maintenance, and repair Familiarity with systems such as the T-11/T-11M, T-11R, MC-6, G-11, G-12, T-10/T-10C, and cargo extraction parachutes Strong workforce-management, Government-customer communication, and written-reporting skills Ability to work on-site and provide required coverage between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday Ability to obtain a Common Access Card and pass required background and drug-testing requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Army MOS 92R or equivalent military parachute-rigger background Master Rigger qualification Experience as an aerial-delivery shop supervisor, foreman, NCOIC, OIC, or program lead Knowledge of AR 750-32 and TM 10-1670-series publications Experience supporting Fort Bragg, the 82nd Airborne Division, or similar airborne operations ABOUT STi Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) supports national security missions across Engineering MRO Logistics IT & Cybersecurity Program Control. STi is a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business focused on delivering flexible, mission-driven solutions to Federal customers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full-time work at a Government facility on Fort Bragg Combination of office-based management and oversight within an active parachute-maintenance shop This is an on-site position; regular telework should not be expected
Keywords :
program manager, parachute rigger, 92R, master rigger, aerial delivery, air item maintenance, AIM, parachute maintenance, Technical Rigger Inspection, Fort Bragg, 82nd
Airborne EEO :
STi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.
Pay:
$38.46 - $43.27 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you a graduate of a DoD-approved Parachute Rigger Course for Army personnel parachute systems? If so, please Identify the course you completed, including the location and approximate completion year.
Experience:
DoD aerial delivery facility supervisory: 5 years (Required) Ability to
