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Senior Accountant

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our mission is to deliver the dream of flight! iFLY is a global company with 31 U.S. locations. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, successful, innovative company that supports ...

General Manager

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

General Description At iFLY, our mission is to deliver the dream of flight to everyone! A global company with almost 100 vertical wind tunnels in 19 countries (corporate and franchise), iFLY offers ...

Operations Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

General Description Salary Range: $60-$65k annually At iFLY, our mission is to deliver the dream of flight to everyone! A global company with almost 100 vertical wind tunnels in 19 countries ...

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STEM Educator Looking to teach STEM and influence the next generation? iFLY is looking for a passionate STEM Educator, who wants a part-time, flexible position. Majority of field trips occur Monday ...

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How much do skydiving jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for skydiving in the United States is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is skydiving?

A skydiving job typically involves working as a tandem instructor, jumpmaster, or camera operator, helping people experience the thrill of freefall. Instructors ensure safety, provide training, and guide students through their jumps. Some roles also involve packing parachutes, maintaining equipment, and assisting in aircraft operations. To work in skydiving, professionals usually need certifications from organizations like the USPA (United States Parachute Association). This job requires strong communication skills, physical fitness, and extensive skydiving experience.

What does a typical day look like for a skydiving instructor?

A skydiving instructor’s day usually starts with checking weather conditions and inspecting gear for safety, followed by leading ground training sessions for first-time jumpers and coordinating with pilots and ground crew. Throughout the day, instructors guide students through tandem or solo jumps, supervise skydiving activities, and provide post-jump feedback. Teamwork is essential, as instructors collaborate closely with other staff to ensure smooth operations and maintain high safety standards. The role is dynamic and physically active, often requiring you to adapt quickly to changes in weather or group sizes. Instructors also enjoy opportunities for progression, such as advancing to higher-level certifications or specialized skydiving disciplines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the skydiving position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a skydiving instructor, you need advanced parachuting skills, comprehensive safety knowledge, and completion of certifications such as the USPA Instructor rating. Familiarity with parachute rigging, altimeters, automatic activation devices (AAD), and emergency systems is required. Exceptional communication, calm under pressure, and strong leadership abilities help build trust and keep students safe. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure student safety, successful instruction, and a positive skydiving experience.

Can skydiving be a career?

Skydiving can be a career for professional skydivers who perform in competitions, teach, or conduct demonstrations. It requires specialized training, certifications such as USPA licenses, and a high level of skill and physical fitness. Many skydivers work as instructors, videographers, or in tandem operations, often working irregular hours and in outdoor environments.

How much money do skydivers make?

Skydivers' earnings vary based on experience, certifications, and whether they work as instructors, drop zone staff, or competitive athletes. Instructing can pay from $20,000 to $50,000 annually, while experienced professionals or competitive skydivers may earn more through sponsorships and competitions. Many skydivers supplement income with teaching or coaching at drop zones.

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Infographic showing various Skydiving job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,307 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

STEM Educator ($40/hr)

iFLY Indoor Skydiving

Union City, CA • On-site

$40/hr

Part-time

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Job description

STEM Educator

Looking to teach STEM and influence the next generation? iFLY is looking for a passionate STEM Educator, who wants a part-time, flexible position. Majority of field trips occur Monday – Friday in the AM.

iFLY has hosted over 10,000 STEM field trips and more than 300,000 students nationwide! Our STEM Educators guide students (elementary, middle school and high school) through an immersive, hands-on learning experience.  During our program, every student will learn STEM concepts related to our wind tunnel, participate in a grade-appropriate activities, and fly with an experienced flight instructor in our wind tunnel.

What You'll Do:

  • Deliver in-person presentations, introducing students to grade-appropriate STEM concepts related to the wind tunnel.
  • Collaborate with iFLY Flight Instructors to demonstrate how everyday objects behave in our wind tunnel.
  • Facilitate a grade-appropriate science activity or experiment.
  • Engage with school teachers and parents to elicit constructive feedback about the Education Program.
  • Work with iFLY staff to ensure successful program implementation.
  • Communicate with Education Program staff to maintain and improve program.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field
  • Mastery of science and mathematics concepts covered in K-12 school curriculum
  • Comfortable teaching and leading groups, up to 130 students at a time (average group size is approximately 40 students)
  • Teaching experience in a classroom, camp, museum, or other STEM education setting
  • Energetic and care about engaging children and adults in STEM learning
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Experience providing excellent customer service
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances

Ideal:

  • Graduate Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field
  • Experience with inquiry-based teaching methods
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Most field trips take place Monday through Friday in the morning. However, some field trips may occur in the evenings and on weekends, so we anticipate flexible availability.

Job Types: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour