Skydive Instructors

Who are we?

Skydive Australia forms a part of the Experience Co. group (ASX: EXP), an adventure tourism company founded in 1998 with the vision of becoming the largest and most respected adventure tourism company in the world. We offer the best of the best in adventure experiences with numerous locations throughout Australia and New Zealand. As a business, we empower our employees to do what they do best – deliver extraordinary experiences.

Skydive Australia has 14 drop zones across Australia providing people the ultimate thrill! From the sands of Airlie Beach to the grapevines of the Yarra Valley, our locations are impossible to beat. Starting out with just one single-engine aircraft in 1998, we have grown rapidly to be where we are today. Increasing heart rates and creating incredible exhilarating experiences is what we aim to do.

We are seeking experienced Full-Time Skydive Instructors to join our Cairns, Queensland drop zone! The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000.

About you

Our Skydive Instructors have to meet the following criteria:

• You are a fully qualified and experienced Skydive Instructor with at least 2 years’ experience, Minimum 2500 total jumps, Min 500 tandems & display pro license.

• You are a good communicator, have fantastic customer service skills and are proficient in the English language.

• You hold or have the ability to obtain - Australian Parachute Federation (APF) Tandem Master, APF E Licence with Display Pro endorsement, APF Parachute Licence, APF Instructor D Licence (or in the process of obtaining) and are Sigma endorsed.

• You have a solid understanding of Skydiving emergency procedures & relevant Australian Parachute Federation policies and procedures.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Execute all skydiving activities as required by the APF rules, regulations, and publications and in line with gear manufacturer’s manuals and procedures.

• Work together with Drop zone staff to deliver exceptional customer service.

• Proactively seek information and updates on all relevant APF documents, such as Operational Regulations, Regulatory Schedules, and others.

• Regularly monitor and service all personal skydiving gear including helmet, altimeter, camera, and PFD etc., ensuring compliance.

• Perform relevant Gear Inspections, including the 100-jump check as required by the Chief Instructor.

• Participate in promoting team culture, safety and OHS protocols and proactively communicate concerns or improvements regarding yourself, other team members, customers, or equipment.

• Film tandem skydives to capture the amazing experience for each tandem skydive.

• Responsible for other skydive-related tasks, such as parachute packing, GCA and other duties as required from time to time at the DZ.

Benefits and perks

• Employee Benefit Discount Program to check out our products

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Reward and Recognition Programs

• Training and study assistance provided

• Career pathways developed to get you to the next level

Don’t miss out on joining a leading company that welcomes innovative ideas and is dedicated to providing quality services. If you are ready to escape the ordinary, apply now.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Experience Co, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.