Introduction

The Jump Master (JM) Instructor rating is new in 2005. It replaces the former Instructor A rating for dispatching skydiving students.

Privileges

The privileges of this rating are to:

1. Dispatch
   • students using the Instructor Assisted Deployment (IAD) or Static Line (SL) method
   • freefall students
2. Supervise
   • student parachutists from Pre-level to Stage 4 of the Basic Skills Grid in the GFF program
3. Assist
   • the SSI in teaching the FJC under direct supervision
4. Signoff
   • Sign off practical requirements for the Solo Certificate
5. Certify
   • Solo Checkout Jump, Main Packing, and Emergency Procedures Review Solo and "A" CoP endorsements
6. Qualify
   • as prerequisite for PFF Instructor, Ground Control Instructor, or Skydive School Examiner

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the training course are:

• Coach 1 trained (Note: must be C1 certified prior to receiving the JM Portfolio)
• CSPA "B" CoP
• 125 jumps
• observe role of JM on two different loads
• Pre-course homework 

Course Curriculum

The course is normally held over a full three day period. Typically starting on a Friday and completing at the end of the weekend.

The course is divided into the following modules:

1. Administration - overview, BSR exam, written quiz, interviews
2. Rules & Recommendations - BSR and Technical Recommendations pertaining to students
3. Instructor Techniques - Coach 1 review, skill analysis
4. Student Supervision - IAD and FF students - preparation to debrief
5. Progression - FJC, gradual, endorsements
6. Unusual Situations - topics that a JM must be alert to, developing safety routines

Evaluation

Evaluations on this course are:

1. Dispatching - evaluations of candidate dispatching FF and IAD students
2. Skill Analysis - perform freefall and canopy control analysis
3. Teaching Tasks - teach a freefall and canopy control task, debrief task
4. Written - BSR exam, knowledge quiz
5. Safety Checks - 100% compliance

Practical Requirements

Prior to dispatching without supervision, dispatch 6 students by IAD/SL methods under the direct supervision of a Senior JM.

Prior to dispatching without supervision, dispatch 6 students under the direct supervision of a Senior JM or PFFI. ***JMR ONLY

Within one year of the JM course:

• Supervise and dispatch 25 students by the IAD or SL methods
• Supervise and dispatch 25 freefall students (JMR only)
• Complete JM portfolio requirements

Makeups must be completed satisfactorily prior to dispatching of "real" students.

Certification

To achieve certified status, submit to CSPA within 1 year, the following documents:

• a completed JM portfolio with SSE signoff

JM (Restricted)

The JM (Restricted) rating does not allow for the JM to dispatch IAD/SL students. All other privileges of the JM are retained.

FAQs

1. What documents do I need for the course?

• CSPA Affiliation card showing C1 certification
• Jump Master Reference Manual
• Latest versions of PIM 1 and PIM 2A which can be downloaded here.
• Reserve Packing Card for your personal equipment.