Sky Diving Asia : HOW TO GET STARTED
Becoming a skydiving instructor in Asia can be an exciting and fulfilling career path for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts.
1. Meet the requirements: To become a skydiving instructor, you need to meet specific physical and educational requirements. You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be in excellent physical condition.
2. Gain experience: Before becoming an instructor, you must have a significant amount of skydiving experience. Typically, you need to have completed at least 200-500 jumps, depending on the certification you are seeking.
3. Get certified: To become a skydiving instructor in Asia, you need to obtain certification from a recognized skydiving organization, such as the United States Parachute Association (USPA) or the International Federation of Sport Parachuting (IFSP). These organizations offer different levels of certification, such as Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Instructor, Tandem Instructor, and Coach Rating.
4. Attend a training course: After getting certified, you must attend a skydiving instructor training course. These courses teach you the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective instructor, including teaching techniques, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.
5. Gain practical experience: Once you have completed your training course, you need to gain practical experience as an instructor. You can work as an assistant instructor or coach, helping students with their jumps and providing feedback and guidance.
6. Build a reputation: As you gain more experience and expertise, you need to build a reputation as a skilled and reliable instructor. This can be achieved by consistently providing excellent instruction and customer service, maintaining high safety standards, and actively participating in the skydiving community.
*This is only a general guide and it is essential to do your own research before beginning your activities or training
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