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Skydiving Instructor Jobs Worldwide

Skydiving instructor jobs are the backbone of any dropzone. Tandem instructors and AFF instructors are among the most sought-after roles in the sport, combining technical skill with a love of teaching. Browse all live openings below.

9
Live Jobs
3
Countries
$30 to $60/jump (US tandem); £28,000 to £45,000/yr (UK salaried)
Typical pay range

Common Qualifications

USPA Tandem Instructor (US)
500 jumps, A-licence, Coach, TI Course
USPA AFFI (US)
D-licence, Coach rating, 3+ years active
British Skydiving TI (UK)
B-licence, BS Instructor Course
APF Tandem Instructor (AU)
500 jumps, APF E-licence

Jobs available in

Spain (2)United States (5)Australia (2)

All Tandem & AFF Instructors Jobs(9 roles)

Flight Instructor

Quality Fly Flight School

Madrid, Spain·InstructionFull-time

20d ago

Flight Instructor

Fly EPT Spain

Palma, Spain·InstructionFull-time

20d ago

Skydive Instructor/Rigger/Videographer

Skydive Arizona

United States·InstructionFull-time

20d ago

Skydive Instructor

ExperienceCo

Australia·InstructionFull-time

20d ago

Multi-Rated Skydiving Instructor

Adventures in Skydiving

United States·InstructionFull-time

20d ago

AFF (STP) Instructor

Skydive Spaceland

San Marcos, United States·InstructionFull-time

20d ago

AFF Instructor / Tandem Master / Skydiving Instructor

Skydive Ramblers

Toogoolawah, Australia·InstructionFull-time

20d ago

AFF Instructor

DZ Spotter

United States·InstructionFull-time

20d ago

Multi-Rated Instructor (Tandem and AFF)

Chicagoland Skydiving Center

Rochelle, United States·InstructionContract

132d ago

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a tandem instructor?

In the US: USPA A-licence, 500 jumps minimum, USPA Coach rating, then complete a USPA Tandem Instructor Course (UPT Sigma or Strong). In the UK: British Skydiving B-licence minimum, then a BS Instructor Course. In Australia: APF E-licence and 500 jumps. The process typically takes 2 to 5 years from your first jump.

How much do tandem instructors earn?

In the US, most tandem instructors are paid per jump: $30 to $60 per tandem. Busy instructors doing 10 to 20 tandems per day at large DZs can earn $60,000 to $100,000+ per year. UK salaried roles pay £28,000 to £45,000. Australian salaried roles (Experience Co) pay AUD $70,000 to $100,000.

What is the difference between a tandem instructor and an AFF instructor?

A tandem instructor flies a harnessed student as a passenger - no solo canopy skills required of the student. An AFF instructor teaches student skydivers to jump solo through the 8-level AFF programme, conducting in-freefall coaching before the student deploys their own parachute. Both ratings are required for most full-time instructor roles.

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