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Parachute Rigger - 92R


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

Parachute riggers are primarily responsible for repairing textile and canvas items, webbed equipment and clothing.

Job Duties

  • Rig supplies, equipment and vehicles for airdrop
  • Perform technical, routine and instorage riggertype 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

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for a parachute rigger requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Parachute rigging techniques
  • Maintenance of airsea rescue equipment
  • Repair of inflatable rafts and other survival equipment
  • Maintenance of oxygen equipment

    • Helpful Skills

  • Knowledge of shop mechanics and science
  • High attention to detail
  • Interest contributing to the safety of others

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • General Maintenance (GM) : 88, Combat (CO) : 87

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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