Become a Flyboard Instructor

The course is designed for any person wishing to purchase a Flyboard and get a Licence from the local authorities to operate a Rental Business or work as a Flyboard Instructor with a Rental Business. Some authorities will not issue a permit unless the person applying for it is certified as an Instructor from any Zapata Flyboard Master Instructor.

The course will provide safe, attentive instruction to all customers as they learn to fly the Flyboard, while monitoring other important aspects of the training process, such as fuel levels, life vest fitting, equipment status, etc. Assist with set-up and clean-up before and after training sessions and demonstrate the flying ability of the Flyboard, as necessary.

Course Overview
  • Preparing jet ski and Flyboard for use
  • Flyboard demonstrations for learners, as necessary
  • Equipment and safety overview
  • Operating Electronic Management Kit
  • Communicating with flyers via helmet UHF Radios
  • Monitoring battery levels of radios, transmitter, helmets, etc.
  • Performing water rescues, as necessary
  • Cleaning the Flyboard, flushing unit, washing hose and pack
  • Performing Installation, Pre-use Checks and Maintenance on Flyboard (Interface Plate Bolts, U-Pipe Bolts, Binding Screws, Clamp Bolts and Bearings)
  • Performing routine checks and maintenance on Jet SKi (filling fuel, changing oil, replacing spark plugs, etc.)
  • Packing up the Flyboard
Qualification & Requirements

Post training/instruction experience required.

Ownership of a Flyboard (EMK is not required).

  • Local Authority Boat License is a must in certain countries
  • CPR certification required
  • Boat, Personal Watercraft experience required

For the completion of the course and certification the student must log 20hours of Flyboard Use. Each entry has to be initialised by a witness.

Flyboard Instructor Course cost: €900.00 (vat incl.)

Liability Insurance

Each student attending our center releases Flyboard Malta and all affiliates with Flyboard Malta including, directors, coaches and employees from any and all liability. It is recommended for riders to be certain all of their own medical insurance policies are in effect as flyboarding and activities performed at Flyboard Malta are considered extreme in nature and can result in injury. Flyboard Malta do not provide any insurance coverage to students.

Instructor Certification Day