Safety & HR brief
Real stakes. Managed risk.
The point of the day is to feel the pressure of a real decision, not to take an unmanaged risk. Here is how the jump is run, and what HR and sponsors usually ask.
The standards
Run by trained professionals, to industry protocol.
Tandem skydiving is one of the most structured activities in adventure sport. Instructors hold ratings from the United States Parachute Association, equipment is maintained under FAA rules, and every jump follows the drop zone's written procedures.
- USPA-rated instructorsTandem instructors are trained, examined and rated by the United States Parachute Association, and keep their ratings current.
- FAA-regulated equipmentReserve parachutes are inspected and packed by FAA-certificated riggers on the schedule federal rules require.
- Layered checksEquipment is checked on the ground, before boarding and again in the aircraft before exit.
- Tandem only. Every participant jumps attached to a USPA-certified tandem instructor who controls the exit, the freefall, the parachute and the landing.
- Redundant equipment. Tandem systems carry a main and a reserve parachute and an automatic activation device that opens the reserve if needed.
- Trained before boarding. Participants learn how the equipment works, what happens at each moment and exactly what they will do, before they ever reach the aircraft.
- A licensed drop zone. The jump is run at Polk County Airport, Georgia, under the drop zone's own procedures and aircraft operations.
- Weather decides. Jumps only happen in suitable conditions. If the weather says no, the jump window moves or the date is rescheduled under the booking agreement.
- Waivers. Each jumper signs the drop zone's participation agreement directly, as with any skydive.
For HR
What sponsors usually ask.
- Is the jump required? No. The jump is always voluntary. Anyone who chooses not to jump takes part in every other part of the day.
- Who can jump? Adults 18 and over who meet the drop zone's general weight and health guidelines. The specific limits are shared during planning so your team can check early and privately.
- What about insurance? Coverage details and the drop zone's requirements are shared in writing during planning, before any agreement is signed.
- What should people wear? Comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. Jumpsuits and all equipment are provided.
- How long are people away? About 6–7 hours on site. Group transportation can be coordinated on request.
- Can we talk it through first? Yes. A private briefing covers safety, eligibility and logistics in detail.