What Skydive Alabama does

Skydive Alabama is a family-owned skydiving center founded in 1999 and headquartered at Cullman Regional Airport – Folsom Field in Vinemont, Alabama. The company provides tandem skydiving experiences, Accelerated Freefall (AFF) training programs leading to USPA A-License certification, and professional video packages, serving first-time recreational jumpers, aspiring skydivers pursuing solo certification, and group event participants (bachelor parties, corporate outings, celebrations). It operates as part of a three-location family of drop zones across the Southeast United States, alongside sister operations Skydive Georgia (Cedartown, GA) and Skydive Tennessee (Tullahoma, TN), all under common family ownership.

The company's core product is a tandem skydive from 14,000 feet, providing 60+ seconds of freefall and approximately 5 minutes under canopy, with all equipment and ground training provided and the customer securely attached to a USPA-certified instructor. The product line is tiered through video add-ons ranging from an instructor-mounted Handcam ($149) to a professional HD Outside Video ($179) up to a premium 4K Deluxe Package ($249). For customers seeking solo certification, Skydive Alabama runs a structured AFF curriculum: a 4–6 hour Ground School ($175), a 7-jump Student Course priced at $300 per jump, and A-License Progression jumps 8–25 at $85–$150 each; the bundled A-License Package is $3,695 versus $4,220 paid individually. Underlying operations rely on USPA-certified instructors, USPA member drop zone status, state-owned aircraft, and third-party digital infrastructure including the Burblesoft booking platform (bookings.burblesoft.com) and Smartwaiver digital waiver system.

Skydive Alabama generates revenue on a direct-to-consumer, one-time payment basis. The base tandem jump is priced at $299, with combined jump-plus-video packages ranging from $448 to $548 and the A-License Package at $3,695. Customers book via a self-serve online platform, phone reservations, or walk-in, with a $50 deposit to secure reservations. Group discounts of $10 per person are offered for parties of five or more, and digital/physical gift certificates are sold through a Burblesoft-powered online storefront. The company markets primarily through its website, search optimization, customer testimonials (a 4.9/5 rating across 900+ reviews), and email. Since 1999, Skydive Alabama has completed over 60,000 successful jumps and operates seven days a week from 8 AM to sunset.

Name

Skydive Alabama

Legal name

Skydive Alabama

Website

https://skydivealabama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skydive Alabama is a family-owned skydiving center in Vinemont, Alabama, operating since 1999. It provides tandem skydives from 14,000 feet, AFF training programs leading to USPA A-License certification, and video packages, serving first-time jumpers, aspiring skydivers, and group events across the Southeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skydiving and Adventure Sports Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA), Extreme Aerial Adventure Experiences (Heli-assisted Drops, Cliff/Platform Jumps) (THAAAMAH)

Keywords

• Tandem skydiving
• Skydiving training
• AFF instruction
• Parachute center
• Adventure sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Vinemont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tandem Skydiving Packages: Core revenue from tandem skydiving experiences. Base tandem jumps at $299 with upsell opportunities through video packages (Handcam $149, Outside Video $179, Deluxe $249). Group discounts available for parties of 5+.
2. AFF Training Program: Accelerated Freefall training course generating revenue through ground school ($175), individual jumps ($85-$300 depending on category), and bundled A-License packages ($3,695). Progressive training from first-time jumps through A-License certification.
3. Gift Certificates: Digital and physical gift certificates available for purchase for various packages including tandem skydives and video upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skydive Alabama is a family-owned skydiving center at Cullman Regional Airport in Vinemont, Alabama, offering tandem skydiving experiences, Accelerated Freefall (AFF) solo skydiving training, and video/photo packages. The center serves first-time jumpers, aspiring licensed skydivers, experienced skydivers, and group event participants with USPA-certified instruction.

Product overview

Skydive Alabama operates as a single-location skydiving center offering tandem skydiving experiences and AFF (Accelerated Freefall) training programs. The core product is the Tandem Skydive, which serves first-time jumpers, with three video add-on tiers (Handcam, Outside Video, and Deluxe Package) that customers can bundle with the base jump. The company also offers a structured learn-to-skydive progression comprising Ground School, the 7-jump AFF Student Course (Categories A-E), and the A-License Progression (Jumps 8-25), available as individual jumps or as a discounted complete A-License Package. Gift certificates are sold for all skydiving and video package options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tandem Skydive Guided skydive where the customer is harnessed to a USPA-certified instructor for a first-time or experience jump from altitude. Targeted at first-time jumpers and adventure-seeking individuals.
• Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Training Multi-stage solo skydiving training program progressing students toward a USPA skydiving license. Targeted at aspiring solo skydivers seeking structured certification.
• Video and Photo Packages Hand-held and/or professional video and photo capture of a customer's skydive, sold as a package add-on to tandem or AFF jumps.
• Group Skydiving Events Skydiving experiences organized for groups such as birthday parties, corporate outings, and other group events. Targeted at group organizers and event planners.
• Gift Certificates Redeemable gift certificates for tandem skydives and related packages, bought by customers for gifting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ successful jumps completed since 1999
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United States Parachute Association (USPA)coreOthers · 1 January 1999USPA certification as a member drop zone. All instructors are USPA-certified tandem masters. The company follows USPA safety standards and best practices, maintaining certification and compliance with the governing body for sport parachuting in the United States.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Largest indoor skydiving franchise network offering simulated freefall experiences to a broad consumer audience. Adjacent competitor for first-time thrill-seekers and corporate events, but with a different operational model (vertical wind tunnel).

Direct peers

• Chicagoland Skydiving Center: Midwest skydiving center offering tandem skydiving, AFF programs, and licensed jumper access. Comparable on service portfolio, USPA certification, and consumer-led GTM.
• SkyDance Sky Diving: California-based skydiving operator offering tandem skydiving, AFF training, and licensed skydiver services. Comparable product mix and training progression, useful for cross-regional benchmarking.
• Paraclete XP Sky Ventures: North Carolina-based skydiving center operating tandem skydives, AFF training, and an on-site skydiving school. Direct peer in the Southeast US with a similar training-heavy product mix.
• Skydive Perris: One of the largest and longest-running skydiving operations in the United States, offering tandem skydiving, AFF training, and licensed jumper services. Comparable for scale benchmarking and full training progression.
• Skydive City: Long-established Florida skydiving center operating tandem jumps, AFF training, and video packages from a dedicated drop zone. Comparable on product mix, customer segment, and direct-to-consumer booking model.
• Skydive Georgia: Sister drop zone under the same family ownership operating in Cedartown, GA. Same brand standards, AFF training, and tandem product mix, making it the most directly comparable operating peer.
• GoJump Las Vegas: Las Vegas-based operator of tandem skydive experiences targeting tourist and group customers. Comparable on direct-to-consumer tourism GTM and video package upselling strategy.
• Skydive Tennessee: Sister drop zone in Tullahoma, TN, operated under the same ownership as Skydive Alabama with identical USPA-certified tandem and AFF training offerings. Closest direct comparable for unit economics benchmarking.

Others

• USPA (United States Parachute Association): Governing body for sport parachuting in the United States, of which Skydive Alabama is a member drop zone. Not a competitor but a key regulatory and standards ecosystem participant referenced in the company's certifications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SkydiveAL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skydive-alabama

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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