Whether you’re a new skydiver or just curious about how far the journey can take you, understanding what you can do with each skydiving license helps you set goals and stay motivated to keep learning, flying, and exploring the skies!
A-License: Your Passport to Freedom
Your A-license is your ticket to the big leagues!
You’ve mastered the fundamentals and can now:
- Jump solo or with other licensed skydivers
- Travel to different dropzones around the world
- Work on new skills like formation flying and canopy control
- Earn your next licenses!
At Skydive Chicago, A-license holders are welcomed into a vibrant community that celebrates growth, teamwork, and fun in every jump with Rookie-specific events!
B-License: Level Up Your Adventure
With your B-license, the world opens even wider!
You can now:
- Complete water training to prepare for specialty events like our Castaway Boogie (which is a destination event)
- Try night jumps under the stars
- Fly in special aircrafts like helicopters or hot air balloons
- Work toward becoming a USPA Coach after 100 jumps
B-license holders start to blend skill with adventure—this is where passion truly takes flight. Check out the deets on steps towards your B-License!
C-License: Take It to the Next Dimension
The C-license is where creativity meets mastery.
You can:
- Begin wingsuit flying and experience the ultimate freedom of flight
- Start filming with a helmet-mounted camera
- Work toward your D-License (you’ll need your D license if you’d like to become an instructor)
At SDC, C-license holders are leaders-in-the-making—mentors, teachers, and innovators who inspire others to dream big.
D-License: Become a Skydiving Leader
This is the pinnacle of your journey—the D-license.
You’re now among the most skilled and experienced jumpers in the sport.
You can:
- Earn advanced instructor ratings
- Become a Tandem Instructor or AFF Instructor
- Represent the sport as a mentor, ambassador, or record-holder
At Skydive Chicago, D-license holders help shape the future of skydiving through coaching, events, and record-breaking achievements.
Why Your Skydiving License Matters
Each level of licensure is more than a milestone—it’s a gateway to:
- New skills and disciplines
- A worldwide community
- Unforgettable adventures
Whether your dream is to travel the world, fly a wingsuit, or join a world-record formation, your skydiving license is the key to unlocking it all.
💡 Thinking About Starting Your Journey?
Every skydiver started with their first jump.
Ready to make yours? Learn to Skydive at Skydive Chicago!
