Come and immerse yourself in rigging for eight intense days.
The course covers the material to pass the FAA Senior Rigger Certificate tests.
Complete the requirement by packing 20 reserves under supervision.
Bring a rig or pack one of the many rigs that Para Concepts makes available.
The course material is presented as a series of 10 lectures spread over the first five course days.
Learn the written test material through lectures and practical experience.
Hone your sewing skills using numerous industrial sewing machines.
Fill in all the required rigging knowledge by doing a number of small repair projects (grommets, fabric testing, line fabrication).
With 10 hours of supervision per day, candidates split time between lectures, packing, sewing, repair projects, and group study.
Candidates with some prior preparation usually start testing by day 6 or 7.
On site written testing is available through our Laser Grade testing center.
Practical tests are conducted as each candidate becomes ready.
Most candidates leave by day 8 with their FAA Rigger Certificate.
Course Costs
Course Fees
$950
Written Test
$100
Practical Test
$150 (normally $200)
Note: Tests can be taken at many places in the US. Most candidates, however, find it convenient to take the tests on site upon completing preparation in the course. This is a convenience, not a requirement.
Rigging Materials & Parachute Construction Details
Military Rigs - Military Back Pack Job (Actually see written test information)
Maintenance Procedures I - Basic Stuff
Maintenance Procedures II - More Complicated Things
AAD Maintenance Requirements
Rigger Certification, FARs, Ethics, and Test Preparation
We are now pleased to offer additional type ratings.
The Master rigger certificate requires 100 pack jobs of two types, so if you want to get set up to work towards your master rigger certificate, you can get a second type rating during the course.
This has been an increasingly popular option, and we are happy to certify you with 2 type ratings to make it easier to progress to the Master Rigger certificate when the time comes.
Get your Back & Seat or Back & Chest for an additional $375.
Get your Back, Seat, & Chest ratings for an additional $675.
The additional charge includes the supervision for the additional 20 pack jobs and the longer test that includes the additional type(s).
One additional rating will require that you arrive 2 to 3 days early (or stay 2 to 3 days later) or prepare outside the course in some way.
Actual candidates have completed the additional 20 packs in times varying from 1.5 to 3 days, depending on the indivual.
Contact us for more information on additional type ratings.
For groups of 4 or more people, consider scheduling a private course with Kirk. While the summer schedule is quite busy, it may be possible to schedule a private course at another time depending on the exact dates.
