sammymalta 0 #1 September 17, 2012 Good morning.. We are looking to hire instructors for tandem jumps next year.. Apart from the travelling costs which we will cover... Can you please guide me on what a decent rate is payable, and if its per jump or per hour. Also, what the rate would be if the instructor has his own tandem gear. thanks Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #2 September 17, 2012 it depends on where in the world you are. Where I am, the pay is around 80USD per tandem, but the pilot needs to pack for himself. Same amount for the gear (pilot+own gear = 160$)scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #3 September 17, 2012 Quoteit depends on where in the world you are. Where I am, the pay is around 80USD per tandem, but the pilot needs to pack for himself. Same amount for the gear (pilot+own gear = 160$) Got room for one more??!?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 September 17, 2012 but then again it might not be easy to do 100 a year... come over and help also in my rigging loft. Need help to pack an insider Wings scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishrigger 32 #5 September 17, 2012 can you send me an application form please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #6 September 17, 2012 Where in the world is this DZ going to be?. Is it already up and running, or is it a new set up?. How long is the season?. Weather condition?. Clientele?. You need to give a bit more information. That may result in some useable advice.....My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #7 September 17, 2012 I am talking about Switzerland, where everything is expensive scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #8 September 17, 2012 Quote Same amount for the gear (pilot+own gear = 160$) WooHoo. The rate in Germany is usually around 75-80 EUR (own gear) Quote but then again it might not be easy to do 100 a year... Not easy because there aren't many clients/students? Because even from April to October you should be able to do 200+ on weekends - if 'nuff paxes are provided The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #9 September 17, 2012 Quote Where in the world is this DZ going to be? "Sammymalta" - maybe it's on Malta? Bloody hot in summer but a nice place after all The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #10 September 17, 2012 Quote"Sammymalta" - maybe it's on Malta? Bloody hot in summer but a nice place after all Wink Yeah, I saw that. Wasn't sure if Malta would have the numbers to make a tandem operation viable. Especially starting from scratch, as this guy is maybe doing.My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #11 September 17, 2012 For all: please keep the conversation pointed at the OP's specific question (which is fine in this forum). Please use PMs for conversations about actual employment so we can respect the "no advertising" rule. Many thanks . . .Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 September 17, 2012 Quote Need help to pack an insider Wings Do I get paid extra if it works and do I have to use MY seal and Cert #?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #13 September 18, 2012 Quote Quote Where in the world is this DZ going to be? "Sammymalta" - maybe it's on Malta? Bloody hot in summer but a nice place after all Sounds like it's located in nigeriaMight end up being a sex slave with something that your not really nterested in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammymalta 0 #14 September 24, 2012 No its for Malta... not Nigeria! This is a one time thing and would like to fly tandem instructors to the island for a 4-5 day event. Prices seem a bit steeper than what i found! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #15 September 24, 2012 why don't you check with "northern europe" DZ's to have someone fly the whole thing, plane, tandem pilots etc and you get a "turn key" DZ for the week ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSEMN8R 0 #16 September 24, 2012 I dont know where malta is but if you're paying for the trip and it's warm there and cold here when you're doing it, I'll do it for free. Just give me an extra couple days there and let me keep whatever handcam money I can make and I'll bring my rig and you won't even have to pay me for jumping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammymalta 0 #17 September 24, 2012 Wow!! Thats sounds like a really good idea actually. Anyone come to mind? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammymalta 0 #18 September 24, 2012 Sounds great. You think you have other colleagues who would be interested? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #19 September 24, 2012 try with DZ's who operate multiple planes (maybe they can continue with one less plane), of the DZ's I know of who do move "pretty often" the first ones that comes to mind would be Skydivecenter Spa in Belgium, Pinkskyvan http://www.pinkskyvan.com/, Jan's Beech 99 http://www.beech99.com/, MArco Carrara (in Bologna, Italy http://www.flygang.com/ENG/FGframeHOME.htm). Maybe not all would have the staff for a tandem operation, but they would definitely have contacts to make it happenscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSEMN8R 0 #20 September 24, 2012 When are you planning on having your event? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammymalta 0 #21 September 24, 2012 Summer 2013. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammymalta 0 #22 September 24, 2012 Cheers. Will check with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #23 September 24, 2012 Quote I dont know where malta is Sad that another 'merican is proving all the stereotypes about 'em being lost on almost any random map of the world Dr Wiki Pedia is your friend.The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammymalta 0 #24 September 24, 2012 LOL... small island in d middle of d mediterranean... under Italy and Sicily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #25 September 24, 2012 Was there in 1995, what a hot rock in August Nice sights, we liked Valetta and the festivals in the villages that were held at that time. As for your skydiving venture: Piifish's advice is really good - just check with the PINK folks who organised boogies in a lot of regions in Europe and also in Africa (including Gambia) - if anyone near you can do, they are the ones to ask and rely on. The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
