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A-License Requirements and Forms | USPA

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USPA A-License Requirements and Forms

Members holding a valid USPA A License may jump without supervision, pack their own main parachute, engage in formation skydives, train for and perform landings in water.

See also:

  • B-, C- and D-License Requirements and Forms
  • USPA License FAQ

Downloads

A-License Progression Card (PDF)

Military Transition Proficiency Card (PDF)

License Exam Answer Sheet (PDF)

 

A-License Requirements

Official requirements can be found in SIM chapters 1 and 3. In summary, jumpers must:

  1. Be a current USPA member in good standing (join today)
  2. Be introduced to the USPA SIM and Governance Manual Section 1-6
  3. Complete all requirements of the A-License Progression Card or Military Transition Proficiency Card
  4. Reach a total of 25 jumps (tandem jumps, military freefall and static-line jumps can be counted if documentation is verified)
  5. Pass the practical exam ("Check Dive")
  6. Pass the written exam with 75%
  7. Pass the oral exam with 100%

Apply for an A License

Talk to a USPA instructor to learn which documents are needed to apply for an A License, how to submit them and how to complete payment.

Have Questions?

Many common A-License questions are answered on the USPA License FAQ page.

For additional help, talk to a USPA Instructor or reach out to the USPA Safety and Training Department.

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