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# Skydivers

> Manage skydiver profiles, licenses, certifications, and jump history

# 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.

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  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-skydivers-page.png" alt="Skydivers management page showing list of skydivers" />
</Frame>

## 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

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Skydiver Profiles" icon="user">
    Complete skydiver information including contact details, license information, and organizational membership.
  </Card>

  <Card title="License Tracking" icon="file-text">
    Track skydiving licenses, ratings, and certifications with expiration dates and renewal requirements.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Jump History" icon="activity">
    View complete jump history including jump counts, dates, disciplines, and jump statistics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gear Assignments" icon="package">
    Track gear assigned to each skydiver including parachute systems, containers, and reserves.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Currency Monitoring" icon="calendar">
    Monitor currency requirements and track when skydivers last jumped. Ensure currency is maintained.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Certifications" icon="award">
    Track various certifications including USPA ratings, instructor certifications, and specializations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Skydivers">
    Navigate to **Skydiving** → **Skydivers** from your dashboard sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Skydiver List">
    See all skydivers in your organization:

    * Skydiver name and contact
    * License level
    * Jump count
    * Last jump date
    * Currency status
    * Gear assignments

    <Frame caption="Skydivers list">
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-skydivers-list.png" alt="List of skydivers with key information" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add New Skydiver">
    Click **Add Skydiver** to register a new skydiver in your organization.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Skydiver Registration

### Adding a New Skydiver

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start Registration">
    Click **Add Skydiver** or **Register Skydiver**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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

    <Frame caption="Skydiver registration form">
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-register-skydiver.png" alt="Form for registering a new skydiver" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Registration">
    Review information and complete registration. Skydiver profile is created.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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

<Frame caption="Skydiver profile">
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-skydiver-profile.png" alt="Detailed skydiver profile page" />
</Frame>

### Viewing Skydiver Details

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Skydiver Profile">
    Click on a skydiver's name to view their complete profile.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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

<Warning>
  Expired licenses mean the skydiver cannot legally jump. Ensure licenses are renewed before expiration.
</Warning>

### 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Jump History">
    In skydiver profile, go to **Jumps** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Jump Log">
    See complete jump history:

    * Jump number and date
    * Discipline (solo, formation, etc.)
    * Altitude
    * Aircraft
    * Notes
    * Video/photos (if available)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter Jumps">
    Filter by:

    * Date range
    * Discipline
    * Aircraft
    * Jump type
  </Step>
</Steps>

### 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

<Frame caption="Jump statistics">
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-jump-stats.png" alt="Jump statistics visualization" />
</Frame>

## 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)

<Tip>
  Regular monitoring of currency helps prevent skydivers from becoming non-current. Set up reminders for skydivers approaching currency limits.
</Tip>

## Gear Assignments

### Viewing Assigned Gear

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Gear Assignments">
    In skydiver profile, go to **Gear** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Assigned Gear">
    See gear assigned to skydiver:

    * Parachute system
    * Container/harness
    * Reserve parachute
    * AAD (if applicable)
    * Inspection dates
    * Assignment date
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Assigning Gear

<Steps>
  <Step title="Assign Gear">
    Assign gear to skydiver:

    1. Open skydiver profile
    2. Go to **Gear** tab
    3. Click **Assign Gear**
    4. Select available gear
    5. Verify inspections are current
    6. Save assignment
  </Step>

  <Step title="Unassign Gear">
    Remove gear assignment:

    1. Open gear assignment
    2. Click **Unassign**
    3. Confirm unassignment
    4. Gear becomes available for others
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Add Certification">
    Record new certification:

    1. Open skydiver profile
    2. Go to **Certifications**
    3. Click **Add Certification**
    4. Enter details
    5. Upload certificate (optional)
    6. Save
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Update Certification">
    Modify certification:

    * Update expiration date
    * Change status
    * Add notes
    * Upload updated certificate
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Track Expirations">
    Monitor certification expirations:

    * View expiring certifications
    * Set reminders
    * Track renewal requirements
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## 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

<Frame caption="Skydiver filters">
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-skydiver-filters.png" alt="Filter options for skydiver list" />
</Frame>

## Best Practices

<Steps>
  <Step title="Keep Records Current">
    Regularly update skydiver information, especially licenses and jump counts. Accurate records are essential for safety.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor Expirations">
    Set up reminders for upcoming license and certification expirations. Proactive monitoring prevents issues.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track Currency Proactively">
    Monitor currency requirements regularly. Don't wait until skydivers are out of currency to address issues.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Before Jumping">
    Always verify skydiver status before allowing jumps:

    * License is current
    * Currency requirements met
    * Gear inspections current
    * Medical certificate valid (if required)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Document Everything">
    Record all jumps, training, and certifications. Good documentation supports safety and compliance.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Currency not updating">
    * Verify last jump date is correct
    * Check currency calculation settings
    * Ensure jumps are being recorded
    * Review currency requirements configuration
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related Documentation

* [Skydiving Overview](/skydiving/overview) - Learn about Skydiving add-on
* [Manifest](/skydiving/manifest) - Jump manifest system
* [Gear](/skydiving/gear) - Equipment management
* [Training](/skydiving/training) - Training programs