Also called: Parasail Captain, Parasail Crew
Runs a boat that tows tourists hundreds of feet into the air under parachutes.
A parasail captain checks the wind, harnesses riders, launches them from the back of the boat, and reels them back in gently at beach resorts.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Coast Guard captain's license and parasail training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 53-5022: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Low risk for 10 years. Judging wind, harnessing riders and launching them safely is hands-on, weather-dependent work.
Classes: Physics, Earth science, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-5022.
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