Initiate contact and provide guidance to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the annual PD Factory Team Raffle. Includes consultation for gear selection, sizing, and configuration options. Places order with manufacturers and coordinates equipment assembly and shipping.

Manage day-to-day loft operations including: contact with manufacturers regarding Service Bulletins and equipment updates, contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Field Standard District Office regarding regulations and Airworthiness Directives, staffing, processing of customer orders, inventory management, and addressing customer and vendor information requests. General office duties include: inventory, shipping, invoicing, staffing, course scheduling, marketing, and social… Show more Manage day-to-day loft operations including: contact with manufacturers regarding Service Bulletins and equipment updates, contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Field Standard District Office regarding regulations and Airworthiness Directives, staffing, processing of customer orders, inventory management, and addressing customer and vendor information requests. General office duties include: inventory, shipping, invoicing, staffing, course scheduling, marketing, and social media interaction for Para Concepts. Show less

Inspect and pack auxiliary (reserve) parachutes as indicated by FAA Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer specifications, including the determination of airworthiness and inspection and assembly of new components in accordance with FAA Technical Standard Orders and manufacturer guidelines.Construct harness and canopy system replacement parts including zero porosity rip stop nylon sliders, removable deployment systems, bridles; Spectra, Vectran, Dacron and Technora suspension… Show more Inspect and pack auxiliary (reserve) parachutes as indicated by FAA Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer specifications, including the determination of airworthiness and inspection and assembly of new components in accordance with FAA Technical Standard Orders and manufacturer guidelines.Construct harness and canopy system replacement parts including zero porosity rip stop nylon sliders, removable deployment systems, bridles; Spectra, Vectran, Dacron and Technora suspension lines and parachute accessories according to rigid manufacturer specifications, engineering drawings and approved materials and construction techniques. Perform minor repairs and alterations of parachute container systems, main canopies, jump suits, and other parachuting equipment and attire.Served as Assistant instructor for FAA Senior Parachute Rigger certification courses, including demonstrations and packing supervision. Supervising rigger of primary canopy packing instruction for skydiving students at Skydive Chicago. Conduct regular equipment safety seminars for experienced skydivers. Show less