Skydive Snohomish Inc.
Job Description
Skydive Snohomish is seeking one candidate to join our Packing Team.Help keep our parachutes in the air for the 2026 skydiving season! Commitment Period:Starting as soon as possible.Through September; extension possible into October/November.Schedule:Skydiving is a seasonal business.Days worked would be approximately as follows.Now to May 5:Friday through Sunday May 6 to June 17:Wednesday through Sunday (rotating Thursdays off) June 18 to September 28:Wednesday through Sunday September 29 to November 2:Saturday and Sunday Max schedule:(Time-off is given when weather does not permit skydiving)Weekdays:12:30pm - SunsetWeekends:9:30am - Sunset Wages:Piece work:$13 per pack (pack up to 4 per hour depending on proficiency).During the 2025 season packers averaged $3200/month over the course of the season (May through September).Guaranteed, minimum pay arrangement available to address wage fluctuations caused by weather or seasonality if desired.Position Description:The Skydive Snohomish packing team works in the heart of the action at the drop zone.Thorough training and direct support provided by FAA-certified Parachute Riggers.This is an essential position within the company.It requires a high level of professionalism, responsibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to your team and the company.The nature of this work is physical (must be able to lift 45 lbs and move it 15-20 feet) and requires attention to detail in maintaining the integrity of the equipment.The pace of the work can vary depending on the weather and time of year.Given this is a seasonal, recreation business; weekend and evening work is required.We are able to offer 1 week off during the commitment period as long as it hasn't already been granted to another team member.The work area is outdoors, under a shaded open hangar, facing the parachute landing area and runway.The atmosphere is fun and energy-filled.Duties and Responsibilities:Packing parachutes with precision, professionalism, and responsibility.Keeping work area clean and organized.Perform basic inspection and maintenance of skydiving equipment, as trained.Contributing and promoting a welcoming, positive, family-friendly atmosphere for all customers and fellow staff members.Qualifications:Attentive to detail, enjoys having responsibility, is hard working, in good physical condition, enjoys being part of a team, willing to work weekends, appreciates an open air work environment, uses clean language, is able to commit to the season given time-off limitations, and enjoys being in an aviation/skydiving environment.This role has transferable skills between construction, warehouse worker or other physical jobs.Application Instructions:To apply, respond via email including answers to the Application Questions.Attach a resume if possible.If you are looking to commit your summer to a team of fun-loving people and blowing people's minds, please contact us today! Blue skies! Job Types:Full-time, Part-time Pay:$2,250.00 - $7,500.00 per month Schedule:10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Application Question(s):What interests you most about the position? How would this position represent a positive step for you in your life? Given your current life situation, are you comfortable with the wage being offered? Do you have reliable transportation? Please provide any examples of how you meet the described qualifications.Describe any previous experience related to the job qualifications, tasks, or responsibilities.How do you feel about the work hours and physical requirements of this position? How do you feel about committing weekends, except one, to this team through our limited PNW summer? How do you feel about the responsibility associated with packing someone's parachute? Work Location:In person.