Team Fastrax
Tyler Rice is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a Captain at Endeavor Air since July 2023. In addition, Tyler works as a Test Pilot at Hartzell Propeller, Inc., conducting test flights for prototype and certified propellers. With a longstanding role at Start Skydiving since May 2016, Tyler has held various positions including Tandem Skydiving Instructor, Skydiving Coach, Dropzone Pilot, and Chief Pilot, where responsibilities included managing flight operations and training crew. Tyler is also a Demonstration Pilot and Chief Pilot for Team Fastrax, leading parachute drops at high-profile events. Previous experience includes roles at flyExclusive and Mesa Airlines, as well as early aviation positions at Fly Free Skydiving and Skydive Greene County. Tyler holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has completed various aviation training programs, reflecting a strong commitment to aviation and safety.
Team Fastrax
Team Fastrax is the most ambitious skydiving team in the world. The team roster has more than thirty active members with a culmination of more than 300,000 skydives and demonstration parachute jumps. A Team Fastrax member exits an aircraft over a large crowd such as an airshow or major sports event and descends to a precise landing, thrilling the spectators. Team Fastrax has performed exhibition skydives all over the world for audiences large and small as a patriotic display or for brand promotion.