| MASTER RIGGER COURSE FEES | |
| Master Rigger Training | $2500 |
| FAA Written Exam (if not Senior Rated) | $100 |
| FAA Oral & Practical Exam (2 ratings) | $285 |
A 15-day course designed for those individuals who currently hold a FAA Senior Rigger license or foreign equivalent or meet the experience requirements for a FAA Master Rigger license. This course focuses on the practical skills necessary for the Master Rigger license. A qualified candidate will have the necessary packing experience as well as the basic sewing skills required of a Master Rigger. This course is primarily a finishing school designed to ensure that the candidate will meet the skills requirements and successfully pass the exam. In addition, the candidate is exposed to a modern parachute manufacturing environment, with particular emphasis on the servicing and overhaul of modern parachute systems.
An FAA Senior Rigger certificate is not a pre-requisite to obtain a Master Rigger Certificate provided the candidate meets the experience requirements as stipulated in the Federal Administration Regulations.
STUDY MATERIAL
All students are required to have the following books when the
arrive for their training:
The Parachute Manual Volume I
The Parachute Manual Volume II
Parachute Rigging Course by Poynter & Schlatter (2000 Edition).
Parachute Rigger Study Guide by Poynter & Blackmon
Books are available from Para-Gear Equipment
The FAA Parachute Rigger Handbook will be provided to each student at the start of the course.
Students must provide 2 forms of photo ID.
Driver's License;
Resident Alien Card;
Military ID;
Passport.
If FAA Senior rated, a copy of your Rigger Certificate.
3 years experience as a senior rigger or equivalent experience.
Must have recent ram air packing experience, main or reserve parachutes.
A minimum of 100 each of two types of packs are required for the Master Rigger Certificate.
EXAMPLES of TYPE RATINGS
Back, Chest and Seat
Military students without a rigger logbook will have to provide proof of experience. An original letter on a unit letterhead signed by the Commander or Supervisor will be required.
Sample
Letter Military Qualification - Master
Foreign Students with logged reserve packs must be supervised and signed by an FAA Senior or Master Rigger with the appropriate rating to be counted towards the 100 each of two types required by the FAA. An original letter with the supervising FAA Riggers address, certificate number and seal symbol must be included in the letter.
Sample
letter by an FAA certificated rigger.