Firebird Tandem Instructor CrossOver

Complete the application, 79-question written exam, two qualification jumps, course agreements and waiver online. Your examiner reviews and signs each assessment. Both courses use the same Firebird certificate and diploma.

A written-exam Pass requires 100%. Three unsuccessful written submissions require a 90-day wait before starting a fresh exam. The administrative fee is $80; payment arrangements are supplied separately. Certification expires one calendar year after issuance.

Open the FTIC CrossOver written exam ↗

Open your application and agreements ↗

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Verify the examiner’s credentials and expiration, your valid medical, and course dates. Complete your contact information, skydiving experience, license and membership details, existing tandem ratings and manufacturer jump counts in your online application.

Both qualification jump records include date, location, exit altitude, delay and licensed witness. Jump 1 is recorded as solo, with no passenger. Jump 2 also records the passenger’s name and USPA Coach rating or equivalent qualification. Your examiner retains the practical assessment and electronic signature for each jump.

Open your course record ↗

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All tandem skydiving is performed under Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR Part

• 45. Therefore, I understand and agree to be bound by the following:
• I have read completely and understand FAR 105.45 and Firebird USA LLC Tandem Standard Operating Procedures (see the most current FTIC Syllabus).
• I agree to be bound by all conditions and requirements of FAR 105.45 and all conditions, requirements and recommendations, as may be imposed by Firebird USA LLC, including:
• I promise to submit a written record to Firebird USA LLC, within 48 hours of all Tandem-jumping incidents requiring a reserve activation or resulting in injury or death to the parachutist in command or the passenger parachutist.
• I understand that as a parachutist in command, certified by Firebird USA LLC, I am responsible for the control and supervision of tandem jumping as described in FAR
• 45.
• I understand that my parachutist in command certification can be suspended or revoked by Firebird USA LLC for cause. I agree to return my certification certificate and card to Firebird USA LLC upon written request within ten days.
• While Tandem jumping is performed pursuant to FAR 105.45, under Firebird USA LLC certification:
• I understand that the equipment must be used in a training environment.
• A prepared Tandem jump briefing must be used (see “First Tandem Jump passenger parachutist Training”, in the most current FTIC Syllabus) during which the passenger parachutist shall be briefed on the operation of dual harness, dual parachute assemblies and procedures to be used during all emergencies, an exit from the aircraft, freefall and subsequent landing.
• The Tandem passenger parachutist must sign a Firebird USA LLC approved Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.
• The Tandem passenger parachutist must wear proper equipment including altimeter, helmet, goggles and have access to a main parachute release handles.
• I understand that all passenger parachutists must be 18 years old or have reached the age majority stipulated in the state the Tandem jump is being performed in, whichever is higher.
• I further understand that the ramifications of noncompliance are:
• Revocation of my parachutist in command Certification from Firebird USA LLC.
• Possible suspension of all Firebird USA LLC tandem operations at the drop zone.
• Revocation of privileges to operate a tandem jumping business under Firebird USA LLC certification or approval from the FAA.
• Possible disqualification of other FAA approved tandem ratings.

Read and sign your agreements ↗

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The purpose of this Code of Ethics Agreement is to ensure that our Firebird Rated Tandem Instructors have a clear understanding of the ethical obligation that our Tandem Instructor rating carries with it. By signing this document, the instructor consents to abide by the terms of this agreement and understands that non- compliance may result in the suspension and/or revocation of their Firebird Tandem Rating.

By signing below, the Firebird Rated Tandem Instructor agrees to:

• Maintain a current FAA Class III Medical or equivalent Certificate.
• Only allow Tandem passenger parachutist that are 18 years old, or have reached the legal age of majority whichever is higher. (USA)
• Securely fasten passenger harness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations without deviation.
• Provide the tandem passenger parachutist with 3 independent passenger harness inspections: First – At the conclusion of the gear up process. Second – Prior to boarding the aircraft. Third – Prior to exit of the aircraft.
• Perform stable exits into the relative wind.
• Fly in a belly to earth orientation. (No freeflying)
• Submit a Firebird Tandem Incident Report to Firebird USA LLC within 48 hours on any jump with a reserve parachute activation or caused injury or death to either an instructor or passenger parachutist jumper.
• Follow Firebird USA LLC re-currency requirements.
• Refrain from any form of sexual harassment.

Read and sign your agreements ↗

Source reference · pages 13–14

Complete two qualification jumps: Jump 1 is solo equipment familiarization. Jump 2 is equipment familiarization in the dual configuration (instructor and passenger/student), with an experienced skydiver holding a USPA Coach rating or equivalent in the passenger position. The examiner records the actual conditions, performance evidence and result for each jump. The written exam must be passed at 100% first. Main deployment during the course is at 7,000 ft AGL under the owner-approved course policy.

Open examiner scorecards ↗

Open your online waiver ↗

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