In Italy ENAC issues four levels of skydiving licenses, each with jump requirements, exams and verified skills. Every license enables specific jumps and disciplines.
What you can do: Jump solo at a dropzone under supervision. Valid medical certificate required.
Requirements
What you can do: Jump without direct supervision. Access to small formations (basic RW, early freefly). Coach in observer role.
Requirements
What you can do: Join large formations, night jumps, water jumps. Access to wingsuit (with additional requirements), camera fly, coach qualifications.
Requirements
What you can do: Qualify as instructor (AFF, Tandem, Coach), rigger, gear tester. Access to all disciplines. Access to federal and international exams (USPA D, FAI).
Requirements
Authority
ENAC
Italian Civil Aviation Authority
License validity
2 years
Renewal requires annual jumps + valid medical
Minimum jumps/year
20 jumps
To keep the license active (varies by level)
Medical check
AME
Aeromedical Examiner — mandatory for all levels
The AFF course is the fastest path: 7 to 15 days, 25 total jumps with certified instructors.