Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician

**Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Technician / Parachute Rigger** **Location:** Columbus Air Force Base, MS **Company:** D2 Government Solutions, Inc. **Position Type:** Full-Time (Contingent Upon Contract Award) **Work Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (excluding Federal holidays and Government-directed closures) * * * ## Join Our Team D2 Government Solutions (D2GS) is seeking qualified **Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Technicians / Parachute Riggers** to support critical Air Force flight operations at **Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi**. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and mission readiness of aircrew members through the inspection, maintenance, repair, and documentation of life-support and survival equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with military aviation life-support systems, parachutes, survival equipment, and related maintenance procedures. If you thrive in a detail-oriented, mission-focused environment and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality, we encourage you to apply. * * * ## Key Responsibilities - Inspect, repair, modify, and repack T-6 and T-38 aircraft-installed parachutes in accordance with applicable Technical Orders and Air Force requirements. - Participate in required two-person inspection processes for parachute assemblies. - Inspect, repair, maintain, and track flotation devices, life preservers, life rafts, and related equipment. - Maintain and repair torso harnesses, anti-G garments, helmet visor snap fittings, and physiological training equipment. - Fabricate, modify, and repair Vision Restriction Devices (VRDs) and related training equipment. - Repair and alter flight suits, flight jackets, patches, Velcro, and rank insignia as required. - Perform sewing and fabrication tasks using industrial sewing equipment. - Assist with maintenance and operational readiness of parachute presses and related equipment. - Maintain accurate records for inspections, repairs, modifications, inventory tracking, and scheduled service intervals. - Support compliance programs including safety, hazardous materials handling, Technical Orders, tool control (CTK), supply management, and TMDE requirements. - Report equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and quality issues to leadership. - Maintain a clean, professional, and inspection-ready work environment. - Comply with all installation access, security, environmental, and safety requirements. * * * ## Required Qualifications Candidates must meet one or more of the following requirements: - Former Air Force Aircrew Life Support Specialist (AFSC 1T1X1) - Former Air Force Survival Equipment Specialist (AFSC 2A7X4) - Former Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment Specialist (AFSC 1P0X1) - Equivalent military training or experience in parachute rigging, survival equipment, aviation life support, or AFE operations - FAA Senior Parachute Rigger Certification - FAA Master Parachute Rigger Certification * * * ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience maintaining, repairing, and repacking T-6 and/or T-38 parachute systems. - Experience with life rafts, flotation equipment, harness assemblies, anti-G garments, and other AFE equipment. - Knowledge of Air Force AFE procedures, Technical Orders, and documentation requirements. - Military aviation or flight-training support experience. - Sewing, fabrication, and garment repair experience. - Experience working in a safety-sensitive, quality-controlled environment. * * * ## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Strong understanding of aircrew life-support equipment and inspection procedures. - Ability to interpret and follow Technical Orders, Air Force guidance, and operating instructions. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Effective communication skills and professional interaction with Government personnel and coworkers. - Commitment to safety, quality…