Also called: Tandem Instructor
Takes first-timers on tandem skydives and teaches students to jump solo.
Instructors may make 10+ jumps a day, strapping students to their chest, managing the freefall, and landing safely. Some also shoot video of other jumpers.
Paid per jump; busy instructors earn more in good weather.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Hundreds of jumps plus USPA instructor ratings.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Growing slowly. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Tandem jumps and coaching students in freefall are hands-on and trust-based; AI only helps with weather and booking.
Classes: PE/fitness, Physics, Health/first aid, Public speaking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3021.
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