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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.
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All Tandem & AFF Instructors Jobs(9 roles)
AFF Instructor
Chicagoland Skydiving Center
25d ago
Skydive Apprenticeship
GoSkydive
58d ago
Tandem Instructor
Skydive Langar
58d ago
Professional Skydiver
Skydive CNY
58d ago
Tandem Skydiving Instructor / Skydive Videographer
Skydive Santa Barbara
58d ago
Instructor
FlightSafety International
58d ago
Instructor Pilot
CAE
58d ago
Flight Ops Flight Instructor
Southwest Airlines
58d ago
Multi-Rated Instructor (Tandem and AFF)
Chicagoland Skydiving Center
87d 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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