TS 13305

TS 13305 is a professional standard for the occupation of paraglider instructor. It addresses the definition of the occupation, its classification, and the characteristics an instructor should possess, together with how those characteristics are measured and evaluated. A common framework for occupational competence supports consistency in training and assessment arrangements.

The professional role behind paragliding instruction

A paraglider instructor is a specialist who interprets ground and air conditions together and teaches learners the basic flying knowledge, safe operating habits, and sound decision-making needed in the sport. Paragliding relies on an inflated wing in moving air and on weight-shift control for direction, so instruction is not limited to flight technique; it also involves meteorological awareness and risk management. Standards of this kind help express the job role in a shared technical language.

What measurement and evaluation mean in this context

The focus of this standard is the measurement and evaluation of the instructor qualities required for the occupation. In general technical terms, standards like this aim to treat knowledge, skill, and behavioural competence in a way that can be compared consistently. In the context of paragliding instruction, that means common criteria for teaching ability, safety awareness, decision-making, communication, and supervised practical performance. The scope combines the occupational definition with an assessment approach.

TS 13305 therefore serves as a reference for understanding the boundaries and core attributes of the paraglider instructor role. In the broader technical context, instruction in air sports is a specialist field that brings together theoretical knowledge, practical flying experience, and safe teaching methods.