Hard Skills
ExpertTandem Parachuting OperationsThe specialized skill of managing a safe descent while physically attached to a student, including harness adjustment and dual-operator control.
ExpertEmergency Malfunction ProceduresRapid diagnosis and execution of cut-away and reserve deployment sequences during equipment failure.
AdvancedParachute Rigging and InspectionThe technical ability to inspect, pack, and maintain main and reserve parachute systems according to manufacturer specifications.
IntermediateAviation Meteorology AnalysisInterpreting wind speed, direction, cloud ceiling, and thermal activity to determine if jump conditions are safe.
ExpertBody Flight AerodynamicsMastery of relative work and body positioning to control fall rate and horizontal movement in freefall.