Upcoming Courses

Advanced Equipment/Packer Course: Two six-hour days for preparing upcoming professionals to pack for other jumpers under FAA rigger supervision. Curriculum based on the Parachute Industry Association TS105 standards for main parachute inspection and the model course for the Main Parachute Packer Authorization submitted for consideration to the FAA. Includes training on a variety of popular rig and tandem systems. Learn the rules of rigging and how to prepare for a rewarding and profitable position on the drop zone!   

two-four candidates

Pre-requisite: Ability to pack a main parachute system in common use in under 20 minutes and USPA Group Member drop zone reference. 

Advanced Equipment/Pre-Rigger Course (pre-requisite to Rahlmo FAA Senior Rigger course): Prepare and qualify to sign up for the Rahlmo's Rigging FAA Rigger Certification Course. Two six-hour days on how to inspect and pack a reserve parachute (your first of the required 20). Industrial sewing machine operation. You actually learn to sew! Demonstration and discussion of materials, hardware, and rigging loft processes. Introduction to books, downloads, manuals, and other resources. Overview of the FAA rules and certification process. How to navigate the examinations. Counts as the first two days of the full rigger certification course if continuing within 60 days. 

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FAA Rigger Training Courses

TESTING AND EXAM FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN COURSE FEES.

ALL RIGGER TRAINING AND TESTING IS PAID IN ADVANCE AND NON-REFUNDABLE. 

Rahlmo's Rigging excels in rigger training, offering courses on an as-needed basis with a flexible schedule for each candidate. Conducted in a busy full-service rigging loft and gear store dedicated to training. Our professional team provides you real-world knowledge and experience in all aspects of skydiving equipment. 

NOTE: This is a comprehensive rigging course leading to an FAA Senior Rigger certificate with a Back Type rating and competence on sport and pilot emergency equipment. Professional main parachute packers seeking an FAA certificate for main packing contracts should consider the chest type rating*. Those applying to a drop zone to pack main parachutes under supervision may take the Advanced Equipment/Packer Course. 

FAA Senior Rigger Certification Course (Back Type, Initial Rating): Preparation to test for the FAA Senior Rigger Certificate to pack sport reserves and pilot (back) emergency parachutes. Flexible schedule, average 19 working days total, including exam (fee not included). Can be scheduled as a group or individually. 

Includes a basic rigger tool kit worth approximately $400. 

Pre-requisite: Advanced Equipment/Pre-Rigger Course (see above)

Added rating taken with Back Type, Initial Rating course (must be individually pre-qualified)

chest: $850       seat: $985

Active Duty Army, Air Force, and National Guard Rigger Certificate Scholarship Program:

The Initial Senior Rigger, Back Rating course and certification exam are offered with tuition paid by the U.S. Army IgnitED and Air Force COOL continuing education and certification programs. Two sessions, one per fiscal year. Inquire for details.

*FAA Senior Rigger Certification Course (Chest Type, Initial Rating): A cost-effective way to qualify a professional main parachute packer to meet DOD and other government/military packing contractor requirements. 

Typically five days. Does not include tools, study materials, or testing.

Pre-requisite: Ability to pack ram-air sport main parachute correctly in under 15 minutes.

FAA Senior Rigger Certification Course (Back Type Rating added to existing certificate): Five to ten days (depending on prior experience) on packing and maintaining  piggyback and pilot emergency equipment. Preparation for the FAA oral and practical exam for added rating (not included in fee). Training is designed for chest, seat or uncertificated military riggers to pack sport reserves and pilot emergency parachutes. Also recommended for FAA certificated riggers with military-only experience interested in sport packing. 

FAA Added Rating Course (Rating added to existing FAA Rigger certificate, Back Type): 

Three to four days on packing (20) and maintenance of Chest or Seat type emergency parachutes. 

Chest: $850

Seat: $985

Individualized preparation for FAA Senior and Master certificate, day rate (inquire for pre-approval): This is completion training for the candidate who has already completed much of the training for these exams. Conducted according to the individual's needs. Perfect for experienced FAA senior riggers going to Master, sport packers who have prior training under an FAA Rigger, or military riggers converting to the FAA certificate but less familiar with civilian equipment. 

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FAA RIGGER EXAMINATION 

Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner on Site

Oral/Practical Examination for FAA Senior Rigger, Initial Rating: For candidates qualified with FAA Form 8610-2 independently or through the Rahlmo's Rigging courses. Follows the FAA Rigger Knowledge ("written") Examination taken independently at an FAA-approved testing center (not included in price). 

$425

Oral/Practical Examination for FAA Master Rigger: Candidates qualified with FAA Form 8610-2. 

$595

Oral/Practical Examination for FAA Senior Rigger, single Added Rating, qualified with FAA Form 8610-2. 

$265

Oral/Practical Examination for FAA Senior Rigger, additional Added Rating, same exam. 

$145

Retesting after failed FAA Oral/Practical Exam, initial exam taken here.

$285