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- Why does the pay rate on my upcoming assignment look wrong?Why future assignments sometimes show an outdated pay rate, and what happens automatically when the assignment starts.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.