Skydiving Licenses

Earning your skydiving license is your ticket to jumping at drop zones around the world—in most cases. 

However, completing the AFF course alone does not make you a certified or licensed skydiver.

After AFF, you can still jump at other locations, but you will be under Student Status, which comes with additional restrictions.

To obtain a skydiving license or jumping certificate, you must meet specific requirements, which vary depending on the country, association, or federation.

Below, you’ll find a simplified list of requirements from different organizations. Since USPA and FPPq A-Licenses share many similarities, I will refer only to USPA for reference.

While the A-License is the first official certification you’ll earn, there are higher-level licenses you can work toward as you gain experience!


⚠️ Please note: The following information is a general guideline and a simplified summary of official requirements. 
Always check with your specific skydiving federation for the most up-to-date details.