Skydivers
The Skydivers module helps you manage all skydivers in your organization. Track licenses, certifications, jump history, gear assignments, and ensure all skydivers meet safety and currency requirements.
Overview
The Skydivers module provides comprehensive skydiver management for dropzones and skydiving organizations. Maintain detailed skydiver records, track qualifications, monitor jump statistics, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.Key Features
Skydiver Profiles
Complete skydiver information including contact details, license information, and organizational membership.
License Tracking
Track skydiving licenses, ratings, and certifications with expiration dates and renewal requirements.
Jump History
View complete jump history including jump counts, dates, disciplines, and jump statistics.
Gear Assignments
Track gear assigned to each skydiver including parachute systems, containers, and reserves.
Currency Monitoring
Monitor currency requirements and track when skydivers last jumped. Ensure currency is maintained.
Certifications
Track various certifications including USPA ratings, instructor certifications, and specializations.
Getting Started
1
Access Skydivers
Navigate to Skydiving → Skydivers from your dashboard sidebar.
2
View Skydiver List
See all skydivers in your organization:
- Skydiver name and contact
- License level
- Jump count
- Last jump date
- Currency status
- Gear assignments
Skydivers list
3
Add New Skydiver
Click Add Skydiver to register a new skydiver in your organization.
Skydiver Registration
Adding a New Skydiver
1
Start Registration
Click Add Skydiver or Register Skydiver.
2
Enter Basic Information
Provide skydiver details:
- Name - First and last name
- Email - Contact email
- Phone - Contact number
- Date of Birth - For age verification
- Address - Mailing address
- Emergency Contact - Emergency contact information
Skydiver registration form
3
Enter License Information
Provide license details:
- License Number - USPA or other license number
- License Level - A, B, C, D, or other
- Issue Date - When license was issued
- Expiry Date - License expiration
- Issuing Organization - USPA, BPA, etc.
4
Enter Jump Statistics
Provide current jump statistics:
- Total Jumps - Lifetime jump count
- Last Jump Date - Most recent jump
- Disciplines - Types of jumping (solo, formation, etc.)
5
Complete Registration
Review information and complete registration. Skydiver profile is created.
Skydiver Profiles
Profile Information
Each skydiver has a comprehensive profile:- Personal Information - Name, contact, demographics
- License Details - License number, level, expiration
- Jump Statistics - Total jumps, last jump, disciplines
- Certifications - Ratings, instructor certs, specializations
- Gear Assignments - Assigned equipment
- Training History - Completed training courses
- Medical Information - Medical certificates and notes
- Documents - License copies, certificates, waivers
Skydiver profile
Viewing Skydiver Details
1
Open Skydiver Profile
Click on a skydiver’s name to view their complete profile.
2
Navigate Profile Sections
Use tabs to view different aspects:
- Overview - Summary and key metrics
- License - License and certification details
- Jumps - Jump history and statistics
- Gear - Assigned equipment
- Training - Training history
- Documents - Related documents
License Management
License Levels
Track different license levels:- Student - Student skydiver
- A License - Basic skydiver license
- B License - Intermediate license
- C License - Advanced license
- D License - Expert license
- Instructor - Instructor certifications
- Other - Other certifications
License Information
For each license, track:- License Number - Official license number
- Level - License level
- Issue Date - When license was issued
- Expiry Date - License expiration
- Issuing Organization - USPA, BPA, etc.
- Status - Valid, expiring, expired
License Status
Licenses are color-coded by status:- Valid - License is current and valid
- Expires Soon - Expiring within 30 days (warning)
- Expired - License has expired (critical)
Jump History
Viewing Jump History
1
Access Jump History
In skydiver profile, go to Jumps tab.
2
View Jump Log
See complete jump history:
- Jump number and date
- Discipline (solo, formation, etc.)
- Altitude
- Aircraft
- Notes
- Video/photos (if available)
3
Filter Jumps
Filter by:
- Date range
- Discipline
- Aircraft
- Jump type
Jump Statistics
Track various statistics:- Total Jumps - Lifetime jump count
- Jumps This Year - Jumps in current year
- Jumps This Month - Jumps in current month
- Last Jump Date - Most recent jump
- Average Jumps Per Month - Activity level
- Disciplines - Types of jumping
Jump statistics
Currency Requirements
Tracking Currency
Monitor skydiver currency:- Last Jump Date - When skydiver last jumped
- Currency Status - Current, expiring, expired
- Days Since Last Jump - Time since last jump
- Currency Requirements - What’s needed to maintain currency
Currency Status
Skydivers can have different currency statuses:- Current - Meets all currency requirements
- Expiring - Approaching currency limit
- Expired - No longer current (cannot jump)
Gear Assignments
Viewing Assigned Gear
1
Access Gear Assignments
In skydiver profile, go to Gear tab.
2
View Assigned Gear
See gear assigned to skydiver:
- Parachute system
- Container/harness
- Reserve parachute
- AAD (if applicable)
- Inspection dates
- Assignment date
Assigning Gear
1
Assign Gear
Assign gear to skydiver:
- Open skydiver profile
- Go to Gear tab
- Click Assign Gear
- Select available gear
- Verify inspections are current
- Save assignment
2
Unassign Gear
Remove gear assignment:
- Open gear assignment
- Click Unassign
- Confirm unassignment
- Gear becomes available for others
Certifications
Certification Types
Track various certifications:- USPA Ratings - A, B, C, D licenses
- Instructor Ratings - AFF, Tandem, etc.
- Specializations - Formation, wingsuit, etc.
- Other Certifications - Additional qualifications
Managing Certifications
Add Certification
Add Certification
Record new certification:
- Open skydiver profile
- Go to Certifications
- Click Add Certification
- Enter details
- Upload certificate (optional)
- Save
Update Certification
Update Certification
Modify certification:
- Update expiration date
- Change status
- Add notes
- Upload updated certificate
Track Expirations
Track Expirations
Monitor certification expirations:
- View expiring certifications
- Set reminders
- Track renewal requirements
Filtering and Search
Search Options
Find skydivers quickly:- By Name - Search skydiver names
- By License - Filter by license level
- By Jump Count - Filter by jump statistics
- By Currency - Show current, expiring, or expired
- By Gear - Skydivers with specific gear
Advanced Filters
Use filters for specific views:- License Expiry - Skydivers with licenses expiring soon
- Currency Status - Skydivers needing currency jumps
- Jump Count Range - Skydivers with specific jump totals
- Last Jump Date - Skydivers who jumped in date range
Skydiver filters
Best Practices
1
Keep Records Current
Regularly update skydiver information, especially licenses and jump counts. Accurate records are essential for safety.
2
Monitor Expirations
Set up reminders for upcoming license and certification expirations. Proactive monitoring prevents issues.
3
Track Currency Proactively
Monitor currency requirements regularly. Don’t wait until skydivers are out of currency to address issues.
4
Verify Before Jumping
Always verify skydiver status before allowing jumps:
- License is current
- Currency requirements met
- Gear inspections current
- Medical certificate valid (if required)
5
Document Everything
Record all jumps, training, and certifications. Good documentation supports safety and compliance.
Troubleshooting
Skydiver not appearing
Skydiver not appearing
- Verify skydiver is a member of organization
- Check skydiver role assignment
- Ensure Skydiving module is enabled
- Verify skydiver profile is complete
- Check filters aren’t hiding skydiver
Jump count incorrect
Jump count incorrect
- Verify jumps are being recorded
- Check if jumps are linked to correct skydiver
- Ensure jump dates are accurate
- Review jump recording process
Currency not updating
Currency not updating
- Verify last jump date is correct
- Check currency calculation settings
- Ensure jumps are being recorded
- Review currency requirements configuration
Related Documentation
- Skydiving Overview - Learn about Skydiving add-on
- Manifest - Jump manifest system
- Gear - Equipment management
- Training - Training programs