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USPA Sigma Tandem Skydiving Instructor - Parma, ID

DZONE Skydiving

Parma, ID • On-site

$45/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

This position is a primary instructor position, you will be on every tandem load!
DZONE® Standard TI Rates:
  • Jump $45
  • Jump w/1 Handcam $75 stills only
  • Jump w/2 Handcams $90 stills and video

Standard Work Week:
  • Jump Thursday - Sunday
  • 3 Days off to Enjoy your personal life!

Season: Approximately April - November
DZONE Parachute Equipment
  • UPT MicroSigma and Sigma Containers
  • Icarusworld TX2-330 and Icarus 365 Main Canopies

DZONE Aircraft Fleet
DZONE® Skydiving locations use powerful and fast Cessna 182 jump configured aircraft equipped with:
  • Teledyne Continental O- & IO-550 300HP Engines
  • A.R.T. WingX Wing Extensions (+3 ft )
  • 17 minute climb time to full altitude!

Qualifications
  • USPA & Sigma Tandem ratings required.
  • Hand-Cam Experience required USPA jumps.
  • Current FAA 3rd Class Flight Physical
  • Double GoPro Setup with Hero 8 or newer cameras
  • Non-smoker, with a fun and relaxed attitude.

Additional Information
  • Contract Instructors should expect $20,000+ per season.
  • Year end bonuses
  • We have Automated Video Editing with Peregrine Video System.
  • DZONE is an equal opportunity employer.

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