Russell Thomson

Skilled and very experienced parachute packer with background in ensuring safety and proper parachute operation. Ground controller for busy multi turbine dropzones and also small private dropzones. Radio communications .Experience includes packing parachutes, tandems (sigma & next systems), sport and student rigs, inspecting equipment for defects, and maintaining records of parachute packing and repairs. Strengths lie in attention to detail, understanding of safety regulations, and ability to work under pressure. Past roles have demonstrated significant impact on overall team performance through efficiency and commitment to excellence.

Also fully qualified vehicle mechanic to trade.

300+jumps. APF D licence and Packer B rating.

Vertex Sky Sports dealer for New Zealand

Citizenship: New Zealand & UK

• Work my way up through camera work, Tandem rating, coaching etc.
• Learn rigging, reserve repacks.
• Provide customers with a fun and safe skydiving experience.

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• Max Motzo, Training Operations Manager for Skydive Australia, m.motzo@skydive.com.au, +61 (0)414246211
• Elad Berger, Manager, Taupo Tandem Skydiving (New Zealand), eladberger@gmail.com, +64 (0)210347176
• Geoff Mundy, Safety Training Officer for Skydive Australia, g.mundy@experienceco.com
• Luke Oliver, Safety Training Officer for Australin Parachute Federation +61 (0) 429020865

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