SOF Master Parachute Rigger

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: AFSPECWAR SOF Master Parachute Rigger   

LOCATION: Tucson, AZ; Davis-Monthan AFB

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, On-site 

TRAVEL: 20% 

POSITION SUMMARY  

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated SOF Master Parachute Rigger to prepare and maintain elite parachute systems and aerial delivery equipment for Special Operations Forces (SOF). Your expertise will directly impact the readiness and success of elite combat leaders, recovery specialists, and military freefall jumpmasters, ensuring their safety and effectiveness during mission-critical operations. As a Master Parachute Rigger, you will oversee and execute parachute packing, maintenance, and aerial delivery rigging while serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in training scenarios. You will ensure all personnel parachute systems (PPS) and aerial delivery equipment meet the highest operational standards, supporting a wide range of training environments, including maritime, land, and aerial operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

• Parachute Systems Expertise:
  • Pack, inspect, and maintain premeditated and cargo parachute systems, including RA-1, MC-6, T-11R-SP, Military Tandem, and other SOF parachute systems.
  • Conduct daily rigging operations, packing no fewer than four (4) complete systems (main and reserve) per day.
  • Supervise packing operations, performing In-Process Inspections (IPIs) for at least four (4) packers daily, ensuring adherence to FAA and USAF standards.
  • Maintain FAA Master Rigger certification and currency for all assigned systems.
• Aerial Delivery Operations:
  • Build and rig aerial delivery loads, including combat expendable platforms and SOF-specific maritime and land airdrop loads.
  • Supervise and load airdrop equipment, training materials, and logistical supplies into aircraft and vessels.
  • Recover and retrograde parachutes and aerial delivery items from land and open water environments using military-approved vehicles or vessels.
• Instruction and Training:
  • Provide classroom and field instruction on parachute systems, aerial delivery methods, and related equipment for new personnel and contractor support staff.
  • Conduct training in land and maritime environments, supporting full-mission profile scenarios as an Opposing Force (OPFOR) member or non-invasive medical patient.
  • Assist in training Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) technicians to maintain fully mission-capable equipment.
• Maintenance and Inspections:
  • Service and maintain high-altitude supplemental oxygen equipment, night vision devices, altimeters, emergency breathing systems, and flotation devices.
  • Perform inspections and repairs on parachutes, AFE materials, and related equipment to ensure operational safety and effectiveness.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe parachute rigger workspace, supporting logistical needs and enhancing team efficiency.
• Mission Support:
  • Serve as Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO), perform rigger checks, and act as Malfunction Officer during airborne operations.
  • Participate in squadron information meetings and morale events as directed, fostering a collaborative team environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience with AFSPECWAR or SOF units.
• 1+ years serving as an FAA Master Rigger.
• Must be a graduate of a US Army Quartermaster Center and School (USAQMC&S) RA-1, Ft. Gregg-Adams, VA.
• Knowledge of Military Free Fall (MFF) and static line (S/L) jump operations.
• Knowledge/application of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Master Rigger experience, competencies and skills requirements.
• Knowledge/application of USAF aviation flight safety program malfunction, mishap, and incident reporting.
• USAQMC&S approved RA-1 New Equipment Training (NET) or Mobile Training Team (MTT) rigging courses.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting INDOPACOM operations or participating in named exercises (e.g., Cobra Gold).
• Military Freefall Jumpmaster certification.
• Additional SOF-related certifications or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Carry up to 75 lbs of equipment for 4 hours.
• Lift 225 lbs from the floor to waist height.
• Work in demanding environments involving explosives, hazardous materials, and corrosive fuels.

Modern Government Solutions 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.

*Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information*

ABOUT US

At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.