About iFLY Miami
iFLY Indoor Skydiving is preparing to open in Miami and is hiring an enthusiastic, customer-centric team. iFLY pioneered the body-flying 'indoor skydiving' experience and is the world leader in vertical wind tunnel technology.
Each day we're inspired by all types of people who choose to fly. We celebrate when we watch athletes win competitions. We cheer when youth who are part of our Flight School program learn to fly. We're moved emotionally any time our All Abilities program helps anyone with physical and cognitive challenges spread their wings.
While everyone at iFLY Miami comes from different walks of life, we challenge ourselves to learn, to grow and to progress together – both as flyers and people. We don't just believe in the dream of flying. We live it every day.
Join us. Choose to fly.
**About the Role
** As a flight instructor, you're part superhero, part daredevil, and 100% awesome. You're one of an elite group of people qualified to teach others how to fly. You'll get to spend time with guests of all ages and abilities as you walk them through a briefing, help them don safety gear, and finally introduce them to the wind. After flying, you'll celebrate everyone's achievements and debrief with them, outlining the steps they can take to continue to level up.
You thrive on the satisfaction you get from teaching others to fly. You are a patient and supportive coach who celebrates your student's achievements in the wind tunnel, no matter how small. You help people of all ages realize their dream of flight and use your charm and sales abilities to ensure they'll come back for more.
Sounds cool, right? That's because it is! Don't worry if you aren't already a skydiving or wind tunnel pro. If you're passionate about people, athletic, adventurous, and a team player who always shows up with a positive attitude, we can probably teach you the rest. We employ Flight Instructors with a wide range of experience and recognize that everyone has to start somewhere. If this role is a good fit for you, go ahead and apply – Flight Instructor experience or not!
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Once the candidate is conditionally hired, they are required to pass a physical fitness test. The test is based on the physical demands placed on flight instructors and tests the applicant's ability to manage the functional movements and forces experienced in the wind tunnel. Passing this test is a prerequisite for admission to the Flight Instructor Training Program (FITP) described below.
Completion of a company-sponsored FITP is required for this role. The FITP takes place over four weeks and is a physically and mentally demanding wind tunnel safety course. Candidates will be paid for the time spent training during this course. The course may occur outside of the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, in which case travel, accommodations, and a per diem for meals will be provided. Candidates who do not complete the FITP will become ineligible for the Flight Instructor position and will be offered non-Flight Instructor roles if possible, based on their qualifications and business needs.
**Daily Responsibilities
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No two days are alike, but here's how you can expect to spend your time in this role:
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Pay and Benefits
****Base pay for each position falls within a range and is determined based on your skills, qualifications, and experience. For this position, the base pay range is between $18.00 and $23.00/hr., and most new hires start at $18.00. Commissions may be earned in this role.
We also offer eligible employees other benefits ranging from comprehensive medical and dental coverage to a company-matched 401(k), employee discounts, free flight time, and more.
It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.