skydiverek 63 #1 July 30, 2002 I was just wondering how guys like e.g. Arizona Airspeed members make a living. Considering that they make about 1200 jumps/yr, there is no way they could have a full time job (or even part time). I know that now they earn money thru tunnel camps, but how was it before. Did Skydive AZ pay them annual salaries? I am just wondering. Somehow they have to pay bills, support themselves and their families. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 July 30, 2002 Quote . . .there is no way they could have a full time job (or even part time ) . . . What makes you so certain?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 July 30, 2002 Being on AZ Airspeed is their full time job. Now that would just suck, wouldn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillseek 0 #4 July 30, 2002 I'm pretty sure that their sponsorships cover a lot if not all of their jumps...there's probably enough left over to pay the bills + etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #5 July 30, 2002 Being on Airspeed IS their job! Rough life, but hey, somebody has to do it. Really trust me when I tell you it aint no walk in the park. 10-12 jumps everyday in the 103 degree heat plus debrief, and gym workouts......they end up going home looking like something the dawgs drug in and the cats wouldn't have.....thank the Cosmic Muffin for good athletic trainers that have magic hands Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swooper120 0 #6 July 30, 2002 Airspeed has very good business people helping with there finances( regarding jumps, sponsorships, traveling). One of them being Alan Metni, the new CEO of SkyVenture. So yeah they get to jump their asses off, but in the heat and stress of high level competition each and every year. Are you thinking about becoming a professional skydiver? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #7 July 30, 2002 QuoteI'm pretty sure that their sponsorships cover a lot if not all of their jumps...there's probably enough left over to pay the bills + etc... So for the 8-way team + 1 cameraman that would be about almost million dollars JUST in salaries (9 people earning, let's say, 25K/yr each: 9 x $25,000=$225,000). I was just wondering how it works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #8 July 30, 2002 QuoteQuoteI'm pretty sure that their sponsorships cover a lot if not all of their jumps...there's probably enough left over to pay the bills + etc... So for the 8-way team + 1 cameraman that would be about almost million dollars JUST in salaries (9 people earning, let's say, 25K/yr each: 9 x $25,000=$225,000). I was just wondering how it works. oops, I meant "almost QUARTER million dollars" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #9 July 30, 2002 Dude, pain, lots of pain. You would be better off getting a real job and then just living the "alter" life as a skydiver. It is a lot less wear and tear on the body. Now, something airport or DZ related would be very cool. Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #10 July 30, 2002 Skydiverek~ At the top of your screen there is a bar that has the word "messages". If it is the color red, it means that you have one! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
