In this guide
- What you need first: An A Licence, at least 50 jumps, and the JM1 and CT1 qualifications.
- What you'll learn: Jump master duties, canopy skills (CT1) and smarter choices about your own kit.
- Cost: Per coached jump: typical UK price £40 to £80.
- What's next: The C licence
Fifty jumps in, you're not a student any more. The B Licence shows you can be trusted with more.
What you need
- A British Skydiving A Licence.
- At least 50 jumps.
- JM1 and CT1.
What it lets you do
You can act as jump master, check equipment on the flight line and make more choices about the personal equipment you use. It's also the first licence you need for canopy formation (with at least 100 jumps, 5 of them in the last 2 months) and tracking (with FS1).
Thinking of buying your own rig? British Skydiving says to get advice from your Chief Instructor and check the canopy size chart, Form 330i, before you buy.
Source: Training & Progression, Disciplines and the Operations Manual (September 2026), British Skydiving, checked October 2026.
Governing body: British Skydiving. It sets the UK safety standards and training awards for skydiving, so it's the official place to find out more.
Typical prices, checked October 2026. The club or coach sets and bills the price.
The club map lists some of the UK clubs for this sport. It is a starting point, so check with the club before you travel. To have a coach found for you, use the enquiry form.
