Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
773A
Air Operations Parachute Rigger
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Air Operations Parachute Riggers pack, inspect, maintain, and repair personnel parachutes and related deployment equipment for Naval Special Warfare and Explosive Ordnance Disposal missions. They perform detailed equipment inspections, preserve parachute serviceability, document maintenance, and support airborne insertion operations under strict safety standards.
Core Skills
- parachute packing and rigging
- parachute inspection and maintenance
- airborne equipment repair
- technical manual interpretation
- quality control documentation
- hazardous materials handling
- load calculation and configuration
- aviation safety procedures
- special operations support
Common Certifications
- Federal Aviation Administration Parachute Rigger Certificate
- Association of Parachute Riggers Rigger Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 Hour General Industry
- NDT Level II Certification
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Federal Aviation Administration Parachute Rigger Certificate
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 Hour General Industry
- Basic rigging and signaling course
Career Growth
- Association of Parachute Riggers Rigger Certification
- NDT Level II Certification
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.