USPA Examiner Ratings Course

A USPA Examiner is an individual authorized to conduct rating courses and evaluations for skydiving instructor candidates. These examiners play a crucial role in maintaining the standards and quality of instruction within the skydiving community. Through their expertise, guidance, and evaluations, they help ensure that instructors are well-trained, competent, and capable of providing safe and effective instruction to skydiving students.

Prerequisites to take this course:

  • Completed at least 100 actual free fall student training jumps

  • Conducted at least 15 solo student first jump courses

    For further information on the steps required to become an examiner in your preferred method, refer to Section E-1 of the Instructional Rating Manual (IRM).

ABOUT THE COURSE

The course fee is $500 and must be settled in its entirety before the commencement of the course.

The duration of this course spans three days, focusing solely on classroom instruction without any practical jumping activities. It's important to note that this course goes beyond mere attendance; it demands commitment beyond the scheduled hours, necessitating additional work and preparation outside of class to ensure readiness for the lessons scheduled for the following day.

Below is the itinerary for the three-day course:

Ensure you possess the most up-to-date editions of the Skydiver’s Information Manual (SIM) and the Instructional Rating Manual (IRM). You can conveniently access PDF versions of these manuals on the Documents page.