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Duties

Incumbent serves as the assistant to the Head Parachute Team Coach for the USMA Cadet Collegiate Parachute Team. Serves as parachute instructor for Cadets using standardized training materials regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and/or United States Parachute Association (USPA). Provides technical training on the methods and techniques for parachute packing, maintenance, and repair in accordance with governing regulations. Evaluates parachutists' performance, provides feedback, and makes appropriate recommendations to supervisor. Certifies jump readiness, certification(s), and conducts recertification training IAW applicable FAA and USPA regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• This is an Army Drug Testing position; the incumbent must sign a DA Form 5019-R as a condition of employment and shall be subject to periodic and random urinalysis drug testing in accordance with AR 215-3 and EO 12564.
• Must be able to continually stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, push, and bend. Must be able to lift of move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and/or overtime in support of academic and cyclic training schedules.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors during different types of weather conditions ranging from hot and/or humid to extreme sub-freezing temperature.
• Incumbent will also be exposed to high noise levels, chemicals, and high pressurized gases with explosive potential.
• Must be able to perform instruction on board military and civilian aircraft during airborne operations up to altitudes of 15,000 feet mean sea level (MSL).
• This position requires frequent travel for competitions, training, to locations on and off post.
• Must possess and maintain a state issued driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must maintain all required certifications.
• Satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks IAW AR 215-3, para 2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation and medical examination which may include a FAA Class 3 Flight Physical.

Qualifications

Three (3) years' experience instructing students in the proper use of equipment, principles, practices, and instruction of parachuting such as how to inspect and don chutes, perform on-ground and emergency in-air chute repair, and the proper assembly of all chute components. AND Must possess current FAA Master Rigger rating, Master Parachute Rigger, Accelerated Free Fall Instructor, and Evaluator certifications. The experience and certification must be reflected on your resume and supporting documentation such as transcripts, degrees, diplomas, certifications, etc. must be uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BR-NAF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: West Point NAF Human Resources Office
• Phone: 845-938-3943
• Email: [email protected]