Positions for 2023 are now open. APPLY TO BE PART OF OUR DYNAMIC TEAM at Voss Fallskjermklubb / SKydive Voss

Photo: Morgan Mackay

Announcing positions for season 2023

Voss Fallskjermklubb / Skydive Voss is one of the biggest skydiving clubs in Norway. We have more than 3000 members, of whom over 900 are sport jumpers. More than 30 000 skydives are carried out at the drop zone every year.
Voss Fallskjermklubb offers AFF-courses almost every week, and tandem skydives every day during the summer season. We educate between 170-200 AFF students per year, and around 2000 tandem students.
Different events and boogies are organized to offer members and visitors unique experiences in beautiful surroundings, and to give skydivers the opportunity to progress in the sport

​We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic staff who contributes to a positive and including club environment. We are looking for staff that show initiative and ownership and help in volunteer work to take care of our fantastic drop zone, and the areas around it.
Voss Fallskjermklubb / Skydive Voss focus on delivering high-quality training and experiences to our members, students, visitors and others who want to try our sport whilst safety is the main priority. 

The season runs from April 21st – September 3rd 2023

We are looking for candidates for the following positions / combinations of the following

---

POSITION

Requirements

---

AFF-instructors
The instructors will rotate on responsibilities related to the AFF school, including packing and evening courses. Instructors with Norwegian licenses will also be part of the DZSO (HL) rotation. 
Filming of AFF will also be necessary at times. 

​Full-time / part-time

• At the time you are applying you must have a minimum of 1000 jumps, where at least 400 AFF-instructor jumps in total and is current according to Norwegian rules:​ Min. 50 AFF-instructor jumps last 12 months.
• Approved F/NLF AFF instructor rating (We will apply for foreign staff)
• 2 rigs for full-time instructors
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about teaching, and student progression
• Flexible and reliable team player
• Work during weekends and afternoons/evenings is a natural part of the position.
• GoPro 8 or higher

 
It’s an advantage if you also have your tandem instructor rating and are current according to the requirements below.

Tandem-/video team
The tandem-/video team rotates on doing tandems and outside video.
Instructors with Norwegian licenses will also be part of the DZSO (HL) rotation. Filming of AFF will also be necessary at times. 
The team is responsible for the two weekly videos for the DZ. 

​​Full-time

• At the time you are applying you must have a minimum of 1000 jumps, where at least 400 Tandem-instructor jumps in total and is current according to Norwegian rules:

Min. 50 tandem-instructor jumps last 12 months.

• Approved F/NLF tandem instructor rating (Skydive Voss will apply for foreign staff)
• Handycam experience
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching, and the students progression
• Good camera flying skills
• Flexible and reliable team player
• Experience and interest with editing (Premiere Pro)
• 2x GoPro 8 or higher

 
It`s an advantage if you also have your AFF instructor rating and are current according to the requirements above.

AFF & Tandem video

Part-time / extra

• Interest in photography and camera work
• Experience with filming AFF & tandems
• Tandem video rating
• Experience with, and interest in editing (Premiere Pro)
• 2x GoPro 8 or higher
• Can help on short notice or commit to set dates/a roster.

​Ground Control
Ground crew when jumping, communicating with pilot, dzso (HL) and manifest and fueling. 
Follow routines for opening and closing the DZ. Other outside work around the DZ on weather days or on days with low activity

​Full-time / part-time and extra

• Loves skydiving
• Service minded, adaptable, flexible, positive, efficient and has an eye for details
• B-license (Relevant experience or training may substitute the requirement above)
• Resourceful, flexible, handy and a problem solver
• Multitasking under pressure
• Awareness and understanding of changes in weather conditions

Self-motivated, structural and a team worker

​Manifest
The manifestors are the club’s public face, responsible for procedures and guidelines for manifesting jumpers are followed. Communicate with jumpers, pilot, ground crew, tandem & AFF teams.
Ensure an efficient and smooth-running operation.​

​Full-time / extra

​

• Reliable and hardworking, with previous experience with manifesting (Burble)
• Strong computer skills
• Service minded, efficient, clear and precise
• Excellent communication skills and strong planning skills
• Knowledge of the NLF (or equivalent) and parachute section legislations
• Attention to detail, and able to see the bigger picture when planning the day
• Ability to work under pressure, and solution oriented
• “Bubbly”, positive, and a “speaker friendly voice”

Personal suitability will be emphasized

Café Staff
The team is the club’s public face, responsible for serving customers, preparing food and cleaning of kitchen and café. Follow routines for opening and closing.

​Full-time / part-time / extra

• Service minded, flexible, positive, efficient and has an eye for detail
• Experience with food preparations (breakfast, lunch, dinner, baking)
• Experience with customer service and cleaning
• Showing commitment and initiative

Personal suitability will be emphasized

Cleaning Staff
Cleaning of bunk rooms and common areas.
The working hours are mainly early in the morning before jumping starts.​

​Full-time / part-time / extra

• Cleaning experience
• Have an eye for details, efficient, but precise.
• Open for additional work

Flexible early bird :)

Parachute Packers
Packing parachutes (tandem, student and sport rigs – including full RDS)
Hold packing course classes​

​Full-time / part-time / extra

​

• Longer experience with packing at a DZ
• Ability to work under pressure
• Service minded and a team player
• Flexible, adaptive and motivated to teach others

Rigger
All work will be under supervision of a master rigger.
Working 2-3 days a week
Assist master rigger with daily and other odd jobs
​

​Part-time

• Past experience is beneficial, but not necessary
• Training provided
• Would suit someone with keen eye for details

Pilot
​Experienced pilots for our Cessna 208B Supervan conversion aircraft.
All applications will be forwarded to our aircraft contract partner.

​Minimum requirements:

• experience on turbine aircraft (in skydiving) required
• valid class rating Cessna SET an advantage
• Flights are operated on a NCO (non Commercial) basis

If you have a passion for skydiving and teaching,
and think you could be a great asset to our team,
​send us a short application where you tell us about:

• Your motivation to work at Voss Fallskjermklubb, and how you will contribute to the club
• Let us know if you are interested in several positions or a combination, and if so in your preferred order. We will prioritize applicants that have several of the wanted qualifications.
• Your experience from previous drop zones
• Two relevant references from previous employers is required if you haven`t worked with us before.
• Your availability. We will prioritize applicants that are available to commit for the whole season.
• CV / resume in a PDF format
• Applicants that don’t meet the jump requirements for instructor positions will not be considered

Application deadline is November 1st 2022. The application and CV is to be sent to work@skydivevoss.no