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Westgate Resorts

Houseperson

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

... Great Smoky Mountains, just minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited ... Are you ready to jump into this adventure? As a Houseperson, you will: * Interact courteously with ...

Westgate Resorts

Houseperson

Pigeon Forge, TN

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

... Great Smoky Mountains, just minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited ... Are you ready to jump into this adventure? As a Houseperson, you will: * Interact courteously with ...

Smoque BBQ

Kitchen Manager

Chicago, IL

$55K - $65K/yr

You'll also be responsible for monitoring smoker runs -- getting meats in and out of the pits at ... You jump in, train on the fly, and hold the line when it gets busy * You're comfortable running a ...

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Smoke jumpers are federal or state wildland firefighters who parachute into remote areas to fight wildfires. Their pay varies by experience, location, and agency, with annual salaries typically ranging from $30,000 to $60,000, and higher with overtime and seasonal work. The job also requires physical fitness, firefighting skills, and often involves hazardous conditions.

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Smoke jumpers are typically employed as full-time federal or state firefighters during wildfire seasons, often working seasonal or year-round schedules depending on the agency. The job requires specialized training, physical fitness, and readiness to respond quickly to fires, with some positions offering permanent employment and others seasonal work. Many smoke jumpers work long hours during fire season and may have off-season periods between assignments.

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Tandem Parachute Rigger / Packer - Bozeman, MT (Three Forks)

Three Forks, MT • On-site

DZONE Skydiving
Fitness and Sports Centers • 1 - 10 employees
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Tandem Parachute Rigger / Packer - Bozeman, MT (Three Forks)

Three Forks, MT, USA

18.00-20.00 per hour Rate of pay will depend on experience

Hourly

Seasonal

Fun fast paced facility and team environment with a discounted skydiving experiences.

DZONE Skydiving has openings available for professional parachute packers; previous experience is a plus but not required. Training is available.

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to FAA Senior Riggers.

To succeed on our team, you must truly value the entire experience every guest has at the dropzone. You will develop trust with your team members, communicate respectfully, and contribute positively. You take pride in your work and welcome feedback and training.

In return for your commitment to making DZONE the best it can be, we offer you a work environment you can enjoy and discounted jumps for licensed skydivers as well as a free jump for beginners!

Being a packer is a time-honored way for new jumpers to get into the swing of life working at a skydiving center. Becoming a packer gives you access to knowledge and contact with all the people who already work in the areas you might want to grow into. Many highly experienced jumpers started their professional skydiving career this way.

DZONE uses UPT Micro-Sigma Tandem Systems with TX2-330 Parachutes.

The work week is Thursday - Sunday.

Non-smokers are preferred.

DZONE Skydiving is an equal opportunity employer.

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