Is it Possible?

[pa2themd 0]

Hi Guys

how easy is it to get a manifest / packing job in the US?? I know you guys have really strict entry regulations?

Can someone please let me know if they have gone through the process and if so any tips. I am hoping to come out next year in the spring and work and jump my way around

thanks

"Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

[darkwing 5]

Some DZs are quite hungry for packers (ours for example). It can be tough to be mobile as a packer, and especially as a manifestor, as an element of trust for packers, and the training period for manifestors can take a while to develop. You would be better off using some contacts to find a DZ and plan on staying there for a while.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[pa2themd 0]

Thanks so much, I would like to stay for as long as the dz would have me, I currently run manifest at my dz, would this count???

"Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

[karenmeal 0]

I don't reckon its too hard, just send out a bunch of emails. Probably help a bit if you were a rigger or something. I found it pretty easy to be mobile as a packer, as long as you're neat and fast.. people see that and trust you immediately!

Lodi, CA always needs packers and there seems to be a lot of SA folks down there... maybe give Bill a call.

Now is the time to find a job for the summer!

"Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

[lazyfrog 0]

don't leave before i'm in SA

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[AdD 1]

The problem is of course getting a visa. There's a standard 90 day delay, and the only visa i think you can get in on as a packer or manifester is called
H2-b I believe, temporary worker. If you want to manifest indefinitely it would be different, but I was looking for a summer job. There is also a statement that your employer has to make saying that there aren't enough US citizens who can do the job. It's very complicated.

Life is ez
On the dz
Every jumper's dream
3 rigs and an airstream

[karenmeal 0]

Most DZ's don't care if you have a working visa! if you're packing its likely cash, so you really don't need one.

When I went to Oz to pack I got a six month tourist visa which was pretty esay. It took maybe two weeks to get.

If you can't get a job packing at a foreign DZ, you can always come over here and pick apples or something.

"Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

[pa2themd 0]

Hi guys,

thanks sooo much for your valuable information!! FISH don't worry only planning a trip early spring next year!!

I will definately approach the dz's, any clue how a girl can get their email addresses?? I promise to buy beer when I geth there!!

"Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

[karenmeal 0]

There are links to DZ wbesites on here!

"Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

[riggerrob 643]

Caution: American DZs that are over-staffed will stick to the letter of the - antiquated - FAR that says that only licensed riggers can pack for other people. It would help if you earned an FAA Parachute Rigger's license. A rigger's ticket will also ensure employment on rainy days.