Parachute Jump Master
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$55,000/yr
Typical range
$40,000 – $75,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Parachute Jump Master does
Professionally certifies and oversees military or civilian parachutists, assessing equipment, conducting exit procedures, and taking legal responsibility for the safety of every jump under their authority.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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