FAA Rigger Candidate Requirements

FAR 65.113 Eligibility requirements:  

(a) To be eligible for a parachute rigger certificate, a person must— 

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;  

(2) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Disqualifying Factors

65.12 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs.  

(a) A conviction for the violation of any Federal or state statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacturing, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances is grounds for—  

(1) Denial of an application for any certificate or rating issued under this  part for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction; or 

(2) Suspension or revocation of any certificate or rating issued under this part.  

(b) The commission of an act prohibited by §91.19(a) of this chapter is  grounds for—  

(1) Denial of an application for a certificate or rating issued under this part  for a period of up to 1 year after the date of that act; or  

(2) Suspension or revocation of any certificate or rating issued under this  part.