Now Hiring - Indoor Skydiving Instructors! (iFLY Long Island City)

iFLY Careers•Long Island City, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

iFLY is hiring a Flight Instructor for its Long Island City location to deliver indoor skydiving experiences and instruction. The role involves guiding and coaching participants of all skill levels in a fun, supportive, and safe environment, including teaching body positioning, flight maneuvers, control techniques, and safety protocols. Instructors prepare participants before flights, answer questions, help calm pre-flight nerves, and provide constructive feedback after flights. The position is physically demanding and requires sustained agility, stamina, and strength. Candidates must pass a role-related Post Offer Employment Test (POET) before training begins. Onboarding includes an approximately four- to five-month Flight Instructor Training Program involving extensive hands-on training. Relocation to a different location and/or state is necessary during training, and iFLY provides financial support for relocation expenses. During the training program, iFLY guarantees a minimum hourly rate of $22. The role also involves maintaining safety standards, collaborating with fellow instructors and staff, keeping instructional skills current through ongoing training and feedback, and introducing guests to optional purchases such as additional flight time, high flights, return visits, and media packages.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be in great physical condition and able to perform physically demanding work for long periods.
Must pass a role-related Post Offer Employment Test (POET) before beginning training; the test assesses agility, stamina, and strength.
Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays.
Interest or background in coaching, teaching, or facilitating activity-based or entertainment-oriented roles.
High energy and a positive attitude.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Commitment to continuous improvement through training, learning, and feedback.
Safety-focused approach.
Ability to work well within a team and maintain positive relationships.
Must relocate to a different location and/or state during the approximately four- to five-month training program.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction on indoor skydiving maneuvers, body positioning, safety protocols, and control techniques.
Engage participants with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a passion for flight.
Enforce safety standards and maintain a safe environment for participants and staff.
Conduct pre-flight safety instructions and 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 instructors and staff to promote a cohesive and supportive team environment.
Stay current on training tools and techniques and continually improve instructional skills and the customer experience.
Introduce guests to add-on options, including additional flight time, high flights, return visits, and media packages.

Benefits

Competitive wages, sales commissions, and milestone bonuses.
Minimum guaranteed hourly rate of $22 for the duration of the training program.
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.
Financial support for relocation expenses during training.