Now Hiring - Indoor Skydiving Instructors! (iFLY Edison)

iFLY Careers•Edison, NJ

22d•Onsite

About The Position

iFLY is hiring a Flight Instructor for its Edison location to deliver indoor skydiving instruction and customer experiences. Instructors guide and coach participants of all skill levels, teaching flight techniques, body positioning, control maneuvers, and safety protocols in a fun, supportive, and secure environment. The role includes customer engagement, safety oversight, pre-flight instruction, post-flight feedback, teamwork, continued training, and introducing guests to add-on purchases. Onboarding includes a Flight Instructor Training Program lasting approximately 4 to 5 months, with extensive hands-on training. Relocation to a different location and/or state is necessary during training, and iFLY will provide financial support for relocation expenses. During training, iFLY guarantees a minimum hourly rate of $20–$22, depending on the training tunnel. The position is physically demanding. Candidates are assessed on agility, stamina, and strength through a role-related Post Offer Employment Test (POET), which must be passed before training begins.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be in great physical condition and able to handle physically demanding work for long periods.
Must pass a role-related Post Offer Employment Test assessing agility, stamina, and strength before beginning training.
Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays.
Must have an interest or background in coaching, teaching, and facilitating activity-based or entertainment-oriented roles.
Must demonstrate high energy and a positive attitude.
Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Must be committed to continuous improvement through training, learning, and feedback.
Must be safety-focused.
Must work well within a team and maintain positive relationships.
Must relocate to a different location and/or state during the 4-to-5-month training program.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction on indoor skydiving maneuvers, body positioning, control techniques, and safety protocols.
Engage participants with enthusiasm and professionalism, creating an exhilarating flight experience.
Enforce safety standards and maintain a safe environment for participants and staff.
Conduct pre-flight safety instructions, explain flight techniques, answer questions, and help calm participants’ nerves.
Provide constructive post-flight feedback to build participants’ confidence and skills and motivate new flyers.
Collaborate with fellow instructors and staff to support an effective, cohesive team environment.
Stay current with training tools and techniques and continuously improve instructional skills and the customer experience.
Drive add-on sales by introducing guests to options such as additional flight time, high flights, return visits, and media packages.

Benefits

Financial support for relocation expenses during the training program.
Guaranteed minimum hourly rate of $20–$22 during training, depending on the training tunnel.
Competitive wages, sales commissions, and milestone bonuses.
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental plans.
Paid time off (PTO).
Parental leave.
Company holidays.
401(k) retirement investment.
Employee Assistance Programs, including face-to-face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling, and mediation services.
Tuition reimbursement.
Referral bonus program.
Team member discount on retail merchandise and flight packages.
Free flight time for team members and family.
Ongoing training and development programs.