Lostinspace 0 #1 July 7, 2003 Suppose one day I quit my job to become a skydiving instructor, what kind of wages would I be looking at? {North East USA} Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 July 7, 2003 Your 'net ' would be 'gross' !!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #3 July 7, 2003 Are you familiar with the concept of "piece work"? Unless you are working at a fairly large and busy drop zone -- you'll probably also become familiar with the food stamp program. In the north eastern part of the U.S. I have a difficult time understanding how anyone would make it through the winter.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lostinspace 0 #4 July 7, 2003 enough said. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #5 July 7, 2003 QuoteAre you familiar with the concept of "piece work"? Unless you are working at a fairly large and busy drop zone -- you'll probably also become familiar with the food stamp program. In the north eastern part of the U.S. I have a difficult time understanding how anyone would make it through the winter. Yeah..what he said! Ever seen a fat AFF instructor???? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunman 0 #6 July 8, 2003 I was a teacher before I was a full time skydiver. I'm making about the same money now as I was before. It's not that bad. If you live in the Northeast, just realize that you'll have to migrate south in the winter. Don't plan on getting rich, but plan on having a lot of fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #7 July 8, 2003 QuoteSuppose one day I quit my job to become a skydiving instructor, what kind of wages would I be looking at? {North East USA} Instructors that have tandem and AFF ratings and do some packing, and then migrate south for the winter, can make as much as 30,000 to 40,000 dollars. Most must buy their own gear and health insurance, and finding work in the winter is tough. You can learn a bit more about employment options in my book JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy published this year by McGraw-Hill. It's available at many drop zones, local bookstores, and online booksellers such as Amazon.com. Tom Buchanan Instructor (AFF, SL, IAD, Tandem)Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somethinelse 0 #8 July 8, 2003 SUNMAN- Are you by chance a teacher and a tandem master FROM MICHIGAN??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #9 July 9, 2003 You'd need to spend a fortune to make a small fortune - but you'd have fun doing it. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #10 July 9, 2003 QuoteSUNMAN- Are you by chance a teacher and a tandem master FROM MICHIGAN??? Yes, he is a FORMER staff member of Skydive Hastings. And so am I. In fact, most of the staff of SDH are "FORMER"... What's up, Sunman? How's Key West? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #11 July 9, 2003 QuoteSuppose one day I quit my job to become a skydiving instructor, what kind of wages would I be looking at? {North East USA} After being involved in private jet charter for 17 years, I got fed up with it and quit. I turned my skydiving hobby into a full time job, being AFF & Tandem rated. Two years later I was begging to get back into jet aircraft charter. IMHO, skydiving was to weather dependent and political to count on much of a living.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #12 July 9, 2003 QuoteIMHO, skydiving was to weather dependent and political to count on much of a living. It's worse than being a farmer. I had a lot of fun during my "full-time" years though. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NSEMN8R 0 #13 July 24, 2003 Quote Yes, he is a FORMER staff member of Skydive Hastings. And so am I. In fact, most of the staff of SDH are "FORMER"... Hey Frog, "FORMER"? You sure have been doing alot of tandems out there lately for a "FORMER" staff member... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #14 July 24, 2003 Don't forget, if you get injured, you're on the ground not making any money.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 1,679 #15 July 24, 2003 QuoteDon't forget, if you get injured, you're on the ground not making any money. There are many many professional skydivers that live in trailers, have no health insurance, and drive junky old cars and trucks. That alone might indicate something.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #16 July 24, 2003 At least I was smart when I worked at the DZ. I was in a nice AC office. I could contuine to work even after I broke my ankle.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #17 July 24, 2003 QuoteAt least I was smart when I worked at the DZ. I was in a nice AC office. I could contuine to work even after I broke my ankle. I didn't know "Event Jumpers" had time to work. You know, travel-event, travel-event, ect. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #18 July 24, 2003 QuoteQuoteAt least I was smart when I worked at the DZ. I was in a nice AC office. I could contuine to work even after I broke my ankle. I didn't know "Event Jumpers" had time to work. You know, travel-event, travel-event, ect. Sparky That's why I had to give up work. It was getting in way of my travels.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #19 July 25, 2003 Instructors make low wages, work long hours, have to put up with shit from everyone. But they are the future of our sport. They have first contact with the public and have a lot to do with weather people come back and become "Skydivers". God bless them, without them we will end up jumping alone. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
NSEMN8R 0 #13 July 24, 2003 Quote Yes, he is a FORMER staff member of Skydive Hastings. And so am I. In fact, most of the staff of SDH are "FORMER"... Hey Frog, "FORMER"? You sure have been doing alot of tandems out there lately for a "FORMER" staff member... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #14 July 24, 2003 Don't forget, if you get injured, you're on the ground not making any money.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,679 #15 July 24, 2003 QuoteDon't forget, if you get injured, you're on the ground not making any money. There are many many professional skydivers that live in trailers, have no health insurance, and drive junky old cars and trucks. That alone might indicate something.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #16 July 24, 2003 At least I was smart when I worked at the DZ. I was in a nice AC office. I could contuine to work even after I broke my ankle.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #17 July 24, 2003 QuoteAt least I was smart when I worked at the DZ. I was in a nice AC office. I could contuine to work even after I broke my ankle. I didn't know "Event Jumpers" had time to work. You know, travel-event, travel-event, ect. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 July 24, 2003 QuoteQuoteAt least I was smart when I worked at the DZ. I was in a nice AC office. I could contuine to work even after I broke my ankle. I didn't know "Event Jumpers" had time to work. You know, travel-event, travel-event, ect. Sparky That's why I had to give up work. It was getting in way of my travels.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #19 July 25, 2003 Instructors make low wages, work long hours, have to put up with shit from everyone. But they are the future of our sport. They have first contact with the public and have a lot to do with weather people come back and become "Skydivers". God bless them, without them we will end up jumping alone. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
