Jump Master (JM)

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:

Dispatch

• students using the Instructor Assisted Deployment (IAD) or Static Line (SL) method
• freefall students

Supervise

• student parachutists from Pre-level to Stage 4 of the Basic Skills Grid in the GFF program

Assist

• the SSI in teaching the FJC under direct supervision

Signoff

• Sign off practical requirements for the Solo Certificate

Certify

• Solo Checkout Jump, Main Packing, and Emergency Procedures Review Solo and "A" CoP endorsements

Qualify

• as prerequisite for PFF Instructor, Ground Control Instructor, or Senior Instructor training

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the training course are:

• Coach 1 trained
• CSPA "B" CoP
• 125 jumps
• observe role of JM on two different loads
• Pre-course sections of JM workbook completed

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 an IB or Senior Instructor.

Within one year of the JM course:

• Supervise and dispatch 25 students by the IAD or SL methods
• 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
• proof of C1 certification

The certified rating is continuous and does not require any follow up training.

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?
   1. proof of CSPA membership, CoP level
   2. Jump Master Manual - available on line or from the CSPA office.
   3. latest PIMs 1 and 2A.
   4. Reserve Packing Card for your personal equipment.