Senior Rigger

TITLE:Senior Rigger

LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM / Kirtland Air Force Base

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Secret Clearance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, On-site

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%

POSITION SUMMARY

MGS is seeking a qualified FAA Senior Rigger with extensive experience in military and civilian parachute systems. As a Senior Rigger, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in parachute system maintenance, supporting Combat Mission Readiness (CMR) and jump operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing training on the maintenance and repair of parachute and Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE).
• Educating and overseeing Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rigger performance.
• Documenting processes and driving continual process improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with company standard operating policies (SOP) and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current FAA Senior Rigger certification with chest and back ratings.
• High School diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of 10 years of rigging experience.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• Experience maintaining the following parachute systems:
  • UPT Vector Harness/Container
  • PD Main/Reserve Parachute Canopies
  • CYPRES 2 Automatic Activation Device (AAD)
  • RA-1 Parachute System (BOC and DBSL configurations) and RA-1 Reserve
  • SOV 3 Parachute System (BOC and DBSL configurations)
  • Butler Reserve Parachute System /TT-600/1000 Bundle Recovery System
  • RA-1 Mini system (270), RA-1 Instructor Raider (IR) System, and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) parachute systems
• Proficiency in updating in-process inspection documentation and Flight Equipment Records Management System (FERMS).
• Knowledge of billing/invoicing processes and ordering of containers, jumpsuits, and canopies.
• Exceptional organizational skills, multitasking ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with formal classroom/field instruction techniques and procedures.
• Certification in Back and Chest Ratings.
• Extensive experience in assembling and inspecting main and reserve canopies.
• Experience in conducting maritime operations, including washing and hanging systems after water jumps.
• Experience with Military Tandems, BOC, and S/L configurations, and packing for passengers.
• Experience in civilian loft management, including day-to-day operations and ordering supplies.
• Extensive experience in Reserve Inspection and Repack, as well as Main Inspection and Repack.
• Compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, ratings, and privileges.

Physical Demands

• Must be physically fit and able to pack parachutes outdoors for extended periods.
• Conduct training functions in accordance with applicable Air Force, DoD, and FAA regulations.

Additional Notes You should be able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with honesty and integrity.

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.

*U.S. Citizenship Required. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is required. *