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Ratings courses delivered at the world’s largest and #1 rated full-time skydiving school.
Welcome to Skydive Ratings!
Personalized Training, Coaching & Mentorship
Skydive Ratings offers instructional courses year-round from our purpose-built training facility in Zephyrhills, Florida, including USPA Coach, AFF, Static-Line, IAD and Tandem ratings. Our course curricula is standard, but our approach is anything but run of the mill.
We synthesize our nearly 100 years of collective skydiving experience with our personalized approach to teaching to create a friendly and supportive learning environment. We are committed to delivering programming of the highest caliber with the aim of setting the standard in instructor knowledge and methods and advancing our international industry. Ready to take the next step in your skydiving journey?
Ratings Issued Since 2003
Years in Business
Courses Completed
Course Offerings
USPA AFF Instructor Rating
Challenging, rewarding and fun, the AFF rating course is our most popular. By course conclusion, you will be a confident and competent AFF Instructor, ready to train students.
Coach Rating
“Coach” is the first attainable rating in the USPA system. You must have your Coach rating to become an Instructor. Oftentimes, it’s possible to earn both concurrently, back to back.
Tandem Ratings
In the US, each manufacturer issues their own Tandem Instructor rating. At Skydive Ratings, we train for the Sigma/Vector, Strong, Wings, and Racer Tandem Instructor ratings.
IAD Rating
This multi-day class encompasses one full day in the classroom, followed by two to three days of hands-on evaluation of rigging procedures, ground training, and IAD jumpmaster skills.
PRO Rating Course
Held one or two times per year, this course is taught by professional PRO jumper Keith Walter from the Zephyrhills SOCOM Para Team and the World-Famous Chuters Demo Team.
Instructor Examiner Course
To earn your Coach Examiner, AFF Examiner, SL/IAD Examiner, or Tandem Examiner rating, you must complete an Instructor Examiner course. Offered annually in December and March.
Static Line Rating
Following one-on-one and classroom instruction, rating students are evaluated on ground training and jumpmaster skills. Candidates jumpmaster each other during the course.
Examiner Apprentice Program
This immersive, proprietary course is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring Examiners. Motivated candidates learn and master in just one or two seasons what usually takes years!
Coach Pre-Course
The Coach Pre-Course is tailored to individual candidates, helping them succeed in the Coach course – the most overwhelming instructional rating course – including class and jump prep.
Course Calendar
Year-Round Programming
USPA Coach Course @ Skydive City Zephyrhills
Coach Rating
October 13 @ 8:30 am - October 15 @ 5:00 pm
AFF Pre-Course and AFF Instructor Course
USPA AFF Instructor Rating
October 25 @ 8:15 am - October 30 @ 5:00 pm
Why Choose Skydive Ratings
#1 Rated Skydiving School
From the beginning, Skydive Ratings has been an outlier in the skydiving school community – and that’s by design. We have attended skydiving ratings programs around the country and the world, and we have been very intentional about doing things differently.
Purpose Built Facility
Our courses are conducted in clean, bright, spacious classrooms furnished with a variety of training tools and equipment in a building that is purpose-built for skydiver training.
Spirit of Camaraderie
We are deliberate in fostering a positive and welcoming atmosphere that is conducive to learning. We are here to work with you, in support of your progression.
Expertise
Skydive Ratings is owned and operated by internationally renowned skydiver and teacher, Bram Clement. Bram’s team includes some of the world’s most highly rated instructors.
Quality Content
We pay close attention to the 'finer points' because details matter. Our courses are consistent, structured, and organized, and taught in a small-group setting.
Best-In-Class Instructors
Get To Know Us!
Derek Thomas
Owner of Elite Rigging Academy & Staff AFF Evaluator
William Fisherkeller
Tandem Examiner, Coach and AFF Designated Evaluator, Senior Rigger
Sarah Gonzalez
Office Manager
Alberto Spinelli
Coach Examiner, AFF Evaluator
Daisy Hsu
S&TA, AFFI, TI, IAD Instructor, FAA Senior Rigger
Dario Meloni
Coach and Tandem Examiner, AFF Designated Evaluator, IAD Instructor, and Senior Rigger
Bram Clement
President
Lauro Luna
Coach and Tandem Evaluator
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