How many jumps does the A license require?

A minimum of 25, plus completion of the proficiency card, a packing demonstration, and a written test.

What comes after the A license?

The B (50 jumps), C (200 jumps), and D (500 jumps) licenses, each unlocking additional privileges like night jumps, water training, and demonstration jumps.

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USPA A License

The first license, letting you jump unsupervised at drop zones worldwide.

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The USPA A license is the milestone that makes you a self-supervising skydiver. To earn it you complete a minimum of 25 jumps, finish the A-license proficiency card, demonstrate packing your own main parachute, and pass a written exam. With an A license you can jump at drop zones around the world, participate in group freefall, and buy your own gear.

This is the credential most drop-zone search funnels point at: once you have it, you are a customer for gear, coaching, and fun jumps, and a candidate for the B, C, and D licenses that unlock night jumps, demos, and advanced disciplines.

What you'll learn

Pack your own main parachute
Self-supervised jumping and group freefall basics
The full A-license skill set, verified by the proficiency card

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Common questions

How many jumps does the A license require?: A minimum of 25, plus completion of the proficiency card, a packing demonstration, and a written test.
What comes after the A license?: The B (50 jumps), C (200 jumps), and D (500 jumps) licenses, each unlocking additional privileges like night jumps, water training, and demonstration jumps.