Lead Jump Pilot: Skydiving Aircraft Ops & Safety

SKYDIVE SURFCITY - SANTA CRUZ; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

SKYDIVE SURFCITY - SANTA CRUZ is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Lead Jump Pilot to join our operations at Watsonville Airport. This role involves flying Cessna aircraft to support skydiving and parachuting operations while ensuring professionalism and care in all interactions.

The ideal candidate will have a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, strong communication skills, and a safety-first mindset. Duties include completing aircraft inspections and playing a vital role in operational readiness on weekends.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate required.
• Instrument rating preferred.
• High-performance endorsement required or ability to obtain before operating applicable aircraft.
• Cessna 182 and/or Cessna 206 experience preferred.
• Reliable Friday through Monday availability strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fly Cessna jump operations safely, smoothly, and efficiently.
• Support safe, timely, and professional jump operations.
• Complete aircraft preflight and postflight inspections.
• Fuel aircraft and help manage fuel readiness.
• Log tach time and daily flight records accurately.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Cessna 182 and/or Cessna 206 experience

Jump pilot experience

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate

Current FAA Medical Certificate

Tools

Cessna 182

Cessna 206

Job description

SKYDIVE SURFCITY - SANTA CRUZ is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Lead Jump Pilot to join our operations at Watsonville Airport. This role involves flying Cessna aircraft to support skydiving and parachuting operations while ensuring professionalism and care in all interactions.

The ideal candidate will have a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, strong communication skills, and a safety-first mindset. Duties include completing aircraft inspections and playing a vital role in operational readiness on weekends.