I WILL keep constantly in mind that until men grow wings
their parachutes
must be dependable.
I WILL pack every parachute as though I am to jump with
it myself; and
will stand ready to jump with any
parachute which I
have certified as properly inspected
and packed.
I WILL remember always that the other man's life is as
dear to him as
mine is to me.
I WILL never resort to guesswork, as I know that chance
is a fool's God
and that I, a Rigger, cannot depend on it.
I WILL never pass over any defect, nor neglect any repair,
no matter how
small, as I know that omissions
and mistakes in
the rigging of a parachute may cost a
life.
I WILL keep all parachute equipment entrusted to my care
in the best
possible condition, remembering always
that little
things left undone cause major troubles.
I WILL never sign my name to a parachute inspection or
packing
certificate unless I have personally per-
formed or
directly supervised every step, and am
entirely
satisfied with all the work.
I WILL never let the idea that a piece of work is "good
enough" make
me a potential murderer through a
careless mistake
or oversight, for I know there can
be no compromise
with perfection.
I WILL keep always a wholehearted respect for my voca-
tion, regarding
it as a high profession rather than
a day-to-day
task, and will keep in mind constantly
my grave
responsibility.
I WILL BE SURE - ALWAYS. |