Jump Pilot

Fyrosity® is looking for jump pilots to join our team.  The Jump Pilot position is your first step forward which provides an excellent opportunity for you to build hours and gain experience fast, while taking part of a fun and adventurous activity.
 
In the United States today, there are over 300 active skydiving centers and clubs.  Throughout the US, these “drop zones” operate over 500 skydiving aircraft, referred to as jump planes. The Cessna 182 is the most common jump plane in use – the work horse of the industry!   Well trained jump pilots are in high demand to help keep these aircraft flying and the skydivers jumping. Although it is a rewarding and challenging opportunity, flying skydivers is unusually demanding on the pilot. Having actual skydiving experience can be helpful, but is not necessary.  However gaining jump pilot experience can further your career as a commercial pilot beyond your imagination.
 
WHAT IS A JUMP PILOT?
 
GREAT ARTICLE IN AVWEB.COM BY OUR FRIEND CHRIS SCHINDLER – READ HERE

A Jump Pilot is a key team member of a skydiving operation or Drop Zone in charge of flying the skydiving aircraft.  The Jump Pilot is responsible for efficiently and safely taking the skydivers from the ground to jump altitude of up to 13,999 ft. with a specially modified aircraft to accommodate skydiving operations.

  After the jumpers leave the aircraft, the Jump Pilot brings the aircraft safety back to the ground where other jumpers are already waiting to load the aircraft and go jump.  One full load with a C-182 from loading, take off to landing back to the jumper loading area takes about 25 – 30 minutes.  This cycle continues non-stop throughout the work day.  Basically, the Jump Pilot is the elevator for skydivers.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A JUMP PILOT
 
The Jump Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the skydiving aircraft:

At the Start of the Day:

Pre-Flight Inspection, Fuel and Prep

During the work day:

Proper operation of the aircraft according to FAA and USPA recommendations and guidelines for skydiving operations FAR part 105, Fueling every 2 loads.

At the End of the Day:

Proper Cleaning of the aircraft, inside and outside, Prep for the next day, Securing the aircraft

 
 
THE IDEAL PILOT
 
The ideal pilot must be reliable, honest, on-time, hard working, high tolerance for heat and cold, great physical and mental health, enthusiastic, passionate, have his/her own reliable transportation, team player, great communicator, great positive attitude, customer oriented, fantastic customer service skills, friendly, drama free, loves aviation, has the ability and desire to commit for at least 12 months, clean cut, drugs free and SAFETY FIRST mentality, no heavier than 175lb.  Is this you?
 
MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
 
FAA Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

FAA 2nd Class Medical

500 Hours Pilot In Command (PIC)

25 Hours in C-182

50 Jump Flights

High Performance Endorsement

Complex Aircraft Endorsement

Must be legal to work in USA

IF YOU DO MEET THE 500 PIC / 25 HOURS IN C-182 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, BUT YOU DO NOT HAVE 25 JUMP FLIGHTS, DON’T WORRY – WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

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