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Cross the Finish Line
Earn your stripes.
Civilian and military personnel who have completed testing prerequisites can engage with a USAPR Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner (DPRE) to complete oral and practical tests and earn certificates.
Testing Details
Duration
- Half-Day to 2 Days, depending on certificate and type ratings
Fees
- FAA Rigger Written Test – $250
- FAA Senior Rigger Oral & Practical Test (Back Rating) – $450
- FAA Written Exam (if not Senior Rated) – $250
- FAA Master Rigger Oral & Practical Exam (2 Ratings) – $450
- FAA Additional Rating Practical Test – $250
Additional Information
AVAILABILITY
Testing available by appointment.
PREREQUISITES
- All candidates must be at least 18 years old and provide valid, government-issued photo identification. See FAQs for acceptable forms of ID.
- Senior Rigger candidates must present proof of minimum 20 reserve back type parachute packs under supervision of an FAA rigger.
- Master Rigger candidates must present logbooks showing a minimum of 100 each of two types of reserve packs (back and chest, or back and seat) under supervision of an appropriately-rated FAA rigger. Packs can be self-supervised if the candidate is already rated for that type.
- Military candidates without a rigger logbook must present an original letter on unit letterhead signed in ink or digitally by the Commander as proof of experience.
TESTING MATERIALS
Testing fee includes access to all necessary equipment, materials and supplies.
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