Overview
As a Warrant Officer Airdrop Systems Technician, you will be the expert in supervising the preparation and loading of equipment and supplies for airdrop and parachute packing as well as the repair and inventory of associated equipment. You may also be called upon to serve as an instructor to other Soldiers.
Job duties
- Provide technical guidance to commanders and staff regarding airborne and/or airdrop operations
- Supervise inspection of parachutes and parachute components to detect flaws in materials and workmanship
- Supervise packing of parachutes
- Ensure that unserviceable, nonrepairable and overage parachutes are retired from inventory
- Supervise airdrop rigging activities and airdrop equipment maintenance
- Maintain compliance standards and criteria for life support systems and other airdrop equipment
Training
Training details are confirmed with an Army National Guard recruiter.
Civilian career relevance
The technical and leadership experience developed in this role may support related civilian career pathways.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2022-08-04