The Growing Demand for SSI Instructors on Gili Air
How the island’s dive industry is shifting — and what it means for professionals SSI Instructors on Gili Air Over the past decade, the dive industry on Gili Air has undergone a remarkable transformation. What was once a landscape dominated by traditional training agencies has gradually evolved into a community where SSI dive centers are becoming increasingly prominent. This shift is not just a branding change — it reflects broader economic, technological, and educational trends that are reshaping how dive centers operate and how instructors build their careers. In 2010, there was only one SSI dive shop on Gili Air. The rest of the dive centers were affiliated with other major training organizations. Today, the picture looks very different. The island now hosts nine SSI dive shops and only five centers associated with other agencies. Even more telling is that most new dive shops opening their doors on Gili Air are choosing SSI from the start. This evolution has created a clear and growi...
