Parachute Rigger
Role Overview
As a Parachute Rigger, you’ll ensure the safety of every paratrooper you work with. You’ll inspect, test, and pack parachutes, their extraction and release systems, and all the associated components of the parachute system. You’ll be responsible for the safety and repair of all parachute equipment before, during, and after an airdrop operation. You’ll also be responsible for assembling rigging components and securing all the supplies in the aircraft.
Skills You’ll Learn
- Rigging Supplies
- Testing & Inspection
- Maintenance & Repairs
Requirements
- 10 weeks of Basic Training
- 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
- ASVAB Score – General Maintenance (GM): 88
- ASVAB Score – Combat (CO): 87
Certifications
Six nationally recognized certifications are available.
Education Benefits
The Post‑9/11 GI Bill provides up to full college tuition, housing, and books, paid directly to the school. It covers full tuition for public, in‑state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on length of service.
The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty combines personal paycheck contributions with government funding to help pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months, with payments made directly to the service member.
The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve assists Army Reserve and Army National Guard members with education benefits for a maximum of 36 months in exchange for a six‑year service commitment. Benefits must be used while serving.
All GI Bill programs also cover training and certifications, including online schooling, part‑time schooling, entrepreneurship training, flight school, licensing and certification courses, vocational training, national testing, on‑the‑job training, tutorial assistance, and more.
General Qualifications
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
- Age 17 to 34 years
- Healthy and in good physical condition
- In good moral standing