Also called: Ski Tuner, Ski Tech
Tunes, waxes, and repairs skis and snowboards and mounts bindings.
They grind bases, sharpen edges, wax boards, and set bindings for safety. Race techs work with ski teams, waxing for snow conditions. Ski shops are busy all winter.
Estimate; seasonal; World Cup race techs earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. On-the-job training; binding certifications.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Seasonal.
Low risk for 10 years. Machines grind bases, but tuning, waxing and mounting bindings stay hands-on.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to a ski shop or resort rental shop for the season; they train you to tune and adjust bindings
Classes: Woodshop or small engines, Physical education, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9099.
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