Assignments, Pay & Work After Academy
Explains how it works once you have passed academy.
13 articles
Why is my invoice still "Pending"? (Why am I not getting paid?)The single most common reason crew don't get paid, and how to fix it.
Why does the pay rate on my upcoming assignment look wrong?Why future assignments sometimes show an outdated pay rate, and what happens automatically when the assignment starts.
QD invoice vs Yacht Week invoice: what goes where?The two-invoice split for crew who worked a Yacht Week event, and how to avoid having either invoice rejected.
How do I invoice for referrals (academy, yacht, cabin)?Step-by-step for invoicing academy referrals, yacht referrals and cabin referrals, including when each becomes payable.
When will I start to work?Explains when and how students who pass will work, and the process behind it.
How are assignments decided after passing Academy?
Can I request a specific destination or week for my first assignment?
When do I get paid for assignments?Explains how QD pays you after a completed assignment, the role of Submit, the two-invoice split for Yacht Week, and the typical 1 to 3 week payment window.
How much do skippers/hosts get paid?What you will earn when you work.
How much will I earn my first season?Explains how much a first year skipper or host likely will earn, and how much they will earn coming seasons.
Why will I only get €200 less per week in my first two weeks of work?Explain why the pay is lower on the first 2 weeks of work.
Why don’t you just charge the full Skipper Academy instead of deducting pay on the first 2 weeks?Why it benefits our team and structure to be committed for you to pass Academy.
Can I stay after Academy and work?Post-Academy opportunities, how assignments are planned, and what affects whether you actually work.