James Schlernitzauer has over 27 years experience in Parachuting, Skydiving and Parachute Rigging. Mr. Schlernitzauer has been granted Expert Teaching Credentials in all areas of instruction including Tandem Examiner, Aff Evaluator and Coach course director. He is a Master parachute rigger per FAA guidelines.

Mr. Schlernitzauer has over 13,000 total jumps - over 11,000 teaching skydiving. He has owned a skydiving school for over 11 years, packed over 1,400 emergency parachutes and has 0 losses.

Mr. Schlernitzauer has acted as a Safety and Training Advisor for the United States Parachute Association. Although he retired from full time skydiving in 2008, he still jumps occasionally for fun. Mr. Schlernitzauer lives in central CA and is willing to travel if necessary.