Indoor Skydiving Instructor

Urban Air Adventure Parks; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading indoor adventure park in North Carolina is seeking a motivated Flight Instructor to ensure guest safety and provide top-notch coaching in an indoor skydiving environment. Responsibilities include teaching classes, controlling the skydiving tunnel, and managing guest experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong stamina, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Join us to inspire and elevate the experience of our guests.

Qualifications

• High level of physical stamina and strength.
• Must be self-starter, detail-orientated, able to organize and prioritize.
• Tact, discretion, and good judgment are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest safety while flying in the Indoor Skydiving Tunnel.
• Coach novice and advanced flyers.
• Fly guests in the Indoor Skydiving Tunnel.

Skills

Superior listening & coaching skills

Strong team player

Safety-aware and responsible

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Urban Air is seeking a highly motivated candidate to take flight with us as a Flight Instructor in our award-winning indoor skydiving tunnel!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure guest safety while flying in the Indoor Skydiving Tunnel
• Coaching
• Control the Indoor Skydiving Tunnel
• Sales and clean the facility
• Meet and greet customers
• Train and teach skydiving instructional classes
• Gear up and de-gear guests
• Fly guests in the Indoor Skydiving Tunnel while ensuring their safety
• Coach novice and advanced flyers
• Control the wind-speed of the Indoor Skydiving Tunnel
• Take in-flight photographs of guests
• Sell Urban Air products and services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior listening & coaching skills
• Strong team player
• Safety-aware and responsible
• High level of physical stamina and strength (have the ability to catch or correct movements of a person of up to 300 lbs. in the Tunnel)
• Ability to follow routine and procedure
• Demonstrated commitment and dedication
• Must be self-starter, detail-orientated and able to organize and prioritize
• Tact, discretion, and good judgment are required to maintain positive relationships with co-workers and customers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Needs initiative, detail-orientation and an ability to organize and prioritize
• Basic computer skills are a must
• PT test is required. You must be able to do the following:
  • 1.5 mile run in 12.5 minutes
  • 10 pull-ups in two (2) minutes
  • 50 push-ups in two (2) minutes
  • 50 sit-ups in two (2) minutes

ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

• Check guests into the Park
• Make guest reservations
• Inventory control
• Ability to work with children, adults, seniors, beginners and experts

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

ABOUT URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARKS

Urban Air is the preeminent indoor adventure park and the market leader in location-based entertainment. The Dallas-based entertainment company pioneered the adventure park concept and is the largest adventure park operator in the world. Urban Air's purpose is to help kids have fun and aim higher, achieving those things that they never thought they could do.

Urban Air Morrisville is an equal opportunity employer.