Advanced Skills and Additional Ratings Courses

These two courses will advance your current knowledge and teach you additonal skills to furture your rigging abilties.

Advance Skill Course

A 5-day course designed for those individuals who currently possess a rigger license. This course focuses on those areas in which the individual may lack extensive experience. These include major canopy repair and overhaul, container repair and alteration, harness repair and alteration.

Additional Rating Course

A 5-day course designed for those licensed riggers who wish to obtain additional ratings such as back, chest, or seat. The Academy has a wide range of examples within each rating category. This allows the individual to expand their knowledge by being exposed to various designs and packing techniques instead of packing one type 20 times.

Details

Advance Skills Course
- Advanced Skills Course (No testing) - $1,000.00
Additional Rating Course
- Additional Rating Course - $1,000.00
- FAA Practical Test (One additional Rating) - $250.00
Course Length
- 5-day course for advance skills course
- 5-day course for addition rating course

Pre-Requirements

Identification
- Students must provide 2 forms of photo ID.
Rigger Status
- Must be a Master or Senior Rigger
Schedule & Fees
- Course reservation is by appointment
- Course fees are as listed above

APPLICATION FORM

All applicants must submit a reservation application form to the Administrator for consideration. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance to the Academy.

ACCEPTANCE

The Administrator will notify the candidate via email of acceptance to the Academy.

RESERVATION DEPOSIT

Non-Military candidates require a deposit of US$500 is required to guarantee a reservation slot. The balance of course fees and exam fees are due no later than the first day of the course.

The deposit must be received within 10 days of the notification.

Military candidates should contact the Administrator for details pertaining to reservation deposit requirements.

Payments to be made by credit card require completion of the USAPR Credit Card Authorization form. This form should be faxed to 520.466.2656 after receiving confirmation of acceptance to the Academy.

RESERVATION CONFIRMATION

Upon receipt of the deposit, candidates will receive a reservation confirmation via email outlining requirements and preparation for the upcoming course.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND OF DEPOSITS

Cancellations must be submitted in writing.

**There are no fees for a reservation cancelled MORE than 60 days prior to the start of a course.

**A cancellation notification LESS than 60 days but MORE than 45 days prior to the start of a course will result in a cancellation fee of $1000.00.

**A cancellation notification LESS than 45 days prior to the start of a course will result in NO REFUND of fees.

** Approved refunds are processed within 14 days of written notice.

COURSE RESCHEDULE

A candidate may re-schedule for another course (one time) for a fee of $500.00 if made LESS than 60 days prior to the scheduled course date. A candidate must attend a rescheduled course within 12 months of the cancelled course.

DRESS CODE

USAPR has no dress code requirements. It is recommended that candidates wear suitable clothing and shoes for the climate and work environment (packing on the floor). Candidates may bring their own knee pads.

TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION

Travel and accommodation costs are NOT included in the course fees. Candidates are responsible for their respective travel and hotel accommodations. Make your reservations early.

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USAPR Scheduled Courses

USAPR schedules 5-6 courses per year for both FAA Senior and Master Rigger training. Class size: 8 candidates. Minimum class size: 3 candidates

COURSES BY APPOINTMENT

Product Orientation (Non-standard equipment) and Para-Flite MC-4 Repair and Maintenance courses are by appointment. (Minimum two candidates per course)

DAILY HOURS

USAPR course duration as published.

DAILY SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday
Morning Session: 0745 to 1200 hrs
Lunch break: 1200 to 1300 hrs
Afternoon Session: 1300 to 1700 hrs

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR TRAINING

The first day of the course candidates will complete a quiz, followed by Candidates introductions and facility orientation.

DAILY PROGRAM

Each day begins with a quiz.
Lectures, demonstrations and hands on rigging tasks
At the days conclusion, candidates gather in the classroom for the daily debrief.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Candidates are not required to bring equipment or tools for their training. A complete Rigger Tool Kit is provided for the duration of the course.