Parachute Rigger

Job Description: Parachute riggers are primarily responsible for repairing textile and canvas items, webbed equipment and clothing. Job duties include: rig supplies, equipment and vehicles for airdrop; perform technical, routine and in-storage rigger-type inspection on cargo, extraction and personnel parachute as well as other airdrop equipment before, during and after each use; inventory, clean, receive, store and issue all airdrop equipment used in airdrop operations; use and maintain machines and tools for fabrication, modification and repair to parachute and other airdrop equipment; inspect, test and install extraction and release systems.

Branch: Army
Average Rating:
Designation: 92R
Average Salary: $37,321
Entry Type: Enlisted
ASVAB: GM: 88, CO: 87
Degree: High School or GED
Age: 17-34
Citizen: U.S. or Permanent Resident
Category: Transportation & Aviation