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Wanting Ground Crew Experience
Hi All,
I am planning on taking my FJC and a couple of additional classes (exits, groups, rescue and first aid) late spring. (I don't want to do my first jump with an experienced jumper off an antenna in the middle of the night...). I have 600 skydives, over 150 hop-n-pops and lots of canopy flying experience (I love clear and pulls from altitude, carving clouds, and CReW).

In preparation for the classes, I would lke to start learning by gaining some ground crew experience. I live in Houston and work in Austin right now, travelling is not a problem. I was also a firefighter and EMT 20 years ago - haven't forgotten it all...also used to do a lot of free climbing (I am definately a monkey). Also experienced scuba rescue and first aid.

If you can use me - I would appreciate it...I am also hoping to hook up with the right mentor over the next few months and think this would help in that process.

Thanks!

Peace & Blue Skies