Designer 0 #1 December 3, 2003 O.K.,This is not so way far out for me.It seems like lately,I'm the first to set straight or congratulate a student or low time jumper on a bad jump or good jump.It's time for me to give back some of my experience learned over the years.Not sure some of the others in our club(Instructors)would always agree with my methods?The message has to get across somehow by someone.Why not me?Just because a safety meeting years ago meant go burn 1,does not mean I can't handle the job now when I really care about nothing stupid messing up yours,mine and everyones day at the DZ.Any thoughts?Does a club safety officer have to be an instructor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 December 3, 2003 Accourding to some emails with my Regional Director (thats taking about a week to reply to each one but thats another story... ) you have to hold at least a Static line Instructor rating to be able to be an S&TA for a DZ. No answer yet on if a TM-I rating will work or not. Anyone know that one?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbaur 0 #3 December 3, 2003 Straight from page 17 of the 2003 USPA Governance Manual: an S&TA must have the following qualifications: Quote(1) be a current USPA member (2) have made a minimum of 50 freefalls within the past 12 months* (3) hold at least an instructor rating* (4) hold a D License [note to self: will this change next year because of the new license requirements?] (5) be willing to endorse and promote USPA policies (6) attend the USPA Regional Director's annual S&TA meeting* * items marked with an asterisk may be waived by the USPA Regional Director, blah, blah, blah. Our local S&TA holds a Tandem-I but no other instructional ratings. A USPA Tandem-I is an Instructor and can be an S&TA. In case of doubt, the requirement is waivable by the Regional Director. Club Safety Officers went out years ago with Area Safety Officers. The Regional Director can appoint more than one S&TA to serve a particular DZ. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #4 December 3, 2003 QuoteClub Safety Officers went out years ago with Area Safety Officers. Actually, our club does still elect a Safety Officer, although I don't think that they have any real authority like the S&TA's do. I think their primary function is to plan Safety Day. I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 December 4, 2003 QuoteActually, our club does still elect a Safety Officer My club has one too. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #6 December 8, 2003 Thanks everyone.It was mostly just a thought.With just my outdated S/L jumpmaster rating and 26 yrs keeping my ass alive,I thought I might be able to convince someone in USPA(Jim Crouch,maybe?) that I would take the job seriously.We have a few students and newby types who just need a little of my knowledge and encouragement.In no way would I end up being a safety nazi!Mostly what I've seen are under canopy right of way problems and sloppy parachute flying.On the rare day someone might open low.Then I just remind them of the cutaway mins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
