| Job Title : |
Parachute rigger |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Tue Oct 23, 2007 |
| Job category: |
Medical & Emergency, Army, Enlisted, Combat Support |
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| Job Description |
Helping to ensure the safety of Army personnel that may have to depend on survival equipment is the Army parachute rigger. This specialist is primarily responsible for repairing textile and canvas items, webbed equipment and clothing. Duties include:
• Inspecting and packing parachutes
• Sewing, patching, darning and basting worn or damaged fabrics
• Fabricating and repairing canvas covers, tarpaulins and other items
Training
To become an Army parachute rigger, you must nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and 10 weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom and in-the-field instruction covers:
• Parachute rigging techniques
• Repair of inflatable rafts and other survival equipment
• Maintenance of oxygen and rescue equipment
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army parachute rigger should:
• Be interested in repair and maintenance of this rigging and equipment
• Understand the need for precise and thorough work
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for an Army parachute rigger with additional supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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