I am a Junior in high school and I currently work as a mobile dj. I have a pretty nice setup for my age as I have accumulated 4 roboscan 812s, CX2's Led par 64's and r and g lasers. just recently I ran a production for a DJ at a club (doesn't have a system) and I realized I enjoy being the sound and lighting technician more than I like being a DJ. Just last night I went to a rave for the first time, and after seeing the light show it really had me thinking about continuing as a production company. with that said there would be a necessity to fly systems which requires a certified rigger.
I looked online and i read about a course that takes a week and $2,000 to get certified. for just running my own business that is a good investment, but I was wondering if there is a demand for certified riggers. could I take that as a career path, contracting for lighting companies or events? Installations? would it be a sufficient salary? >$40,000? I live in mid-west Wisconsin, but It is possible to move to Chicago or Milwaukee.
recap of questions
1. Is there a demand for certified riggers?
2. What is an average salary?
I looked online and i read about a course that takes a week and $2,000 to get certified. for just running my own business that is a good investment, but I was wondering if there is a demand for certified riggers. could I take that as a career path, contracting for lighting companies or events? Installations? would it be a sufficient salary? >$40,000? I live in mid-west Wisconsin, but It is possible to move to Chicago or Milwaukee.
recap of questions
1. Is there a demand for certified riggers?
2. What is an average salary?