wezzer1982

Thanks for your replies.

I think i am now looking at just doing the AFF Course or going fully and doing the A licence.

As i wanted to visit New Zealand this would be the best place to do it i feel. I read that the Nelson School is good?

Also what is the difference between the AFF quailfication and the A licence? from what i gather the A licence means you can Skydive anywhere (with your own kit) for about £18? What can you do with just the AFF course?

So its going to just be an expensive hobby for me. Is it worth paying the extra for the A licence?

I have looked around the forums for this but I am being a bit lazy.

Yea i imagine the rush is completely different with Sky diving and Bungee. Apart from maybe the initial jump.

Thanks,

And yes i will report back. Hopefully its soon.

Ok i will take that advice onboard thanks

Hello Experienced Divers,

My name is Wes, I am new (well not even involved at all yet) to this sport and forum.

I have always wanted to Skydive but it has always been a big expense and career has got in the way. I am currently on a work contract in China (I would not even think about looking for a DZ here for safety reasons
I am wondering if Skydiving is a viable career option or if it will just become an expensive hobby?

I am not worried about not being able to do it as I can do bungee jumps (obviously nothing like it but somewhere close?)

Anyway its nice to join this forum, I will have a look around and read up on it a bit more. At the moment its just an idea.

Cheers,

Wes

Hi All,

This thread is quite inactive now but i found it because i am interested in this course.

After reading this i am unsure.

I have never done a Skydive but have always wanted to and i know i can do it. I also feel a career in Skydiving would be what i am looking for.

I am currently have a good career and have money saved. my concerns are -

Does the course provide recognised certification to allow me to be employed after course?

Is it really a career option or is it just a fun job with low pay?

What is the current state of the course? Is there anyone who has taken it recently?

Can i do it with no experience?

If anyone could help with any of these concerns i would apreciate it.

I am from UK so i could benefit from a student loan

Cheers

Wes