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New Jersey. 
Specializing in Central NJ,

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We are not a franchise. Each is independently owned and operated.

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We know our stuff!
We are a member of the Official, National,  Professional Association for Inflatables: IIPGA

Air Castles And Slides' Owner is the official NJ State Representative for the Professional International Inflatable Products and Games Association, IIPGA .


We are a member of OABA
Outdoor Amusement Business Association


We are a member of ROAR
Responsible Operators of Amusement Rentals.

We accept checks, credit cards and cash.

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Staff Only Website
Video may take 5-10 minutes to download. Eventually we will make them faster, but this is just a trial.

• Air Castles And Slides Training  (All inflatables)  Set up, Supervise, Quiz
• Staff Training Air Castles And Slides Training Staff  employment issues.
• Staff Training Popcorn Machine
• Staff Training Cotton Candy Machine
•  Staff Training Snow Cone Machine
•  Staff Training Bubble Machine
•  Staff Training Games  Basic info
• Say it in Photos; set up procedures Staff demo setup in photos. NEW!
• Air Show PA local tradeshow; www.inflatableroadshow.com 
• IAAPA Expo;  several staff are traveling to attend the International
  conference, let us know if you want to go too. 

Here is a sample of the Certification Award you will earn:


Staff must have certificates on location at every public rental.
Written test must be completed and passed before certificate can be issued.

Your staff ID will contain a miniature version of your certificate on the back and must be with you at every rental.

We have a few websites people use;

www.AirCastlesAndSlides.com

 www.AirCastleRentals.com

www.MoonWalkNJ.com

www.LicensedInflatable.com

Classroom training at our Edison Warehouse videos will be uploaded to the training website as soon as we can figure how to upload such huge files!

Our philosophy on training is that staff development and training is ongoing, and never stops. We want all of our staff to be trained in CPR and First Aid, though we hope you never need to use it! Please give us copies of whatever certifications you have. Even our owners continue their training and development by joining professional organizations related to this business, upgrading their certifications and taking the time to visit the specific manufacturers we use, or consider using. Principals of our company also attend annual conventions related to the amusement industry.

Thanks for doing our staff training with us. We stand out from the competition and it is because of you! Thanks for helping us whenever we need you!

You can be proud to work with our company! We are very careful about how we do business and use the Disney Corporation and the National YMCA as our role models. WE hold ourselves to a higher standard! We donate too, read about our Good Neighbor Award, and you can recommend people/organizations for this award too.

Here is a quote every customer receives from us;

"We are good at what we do, so our products and services book fast! We understand that though we may be booking many parties on your date, you are booking one, and as far as you are concerned, your party is the most important one on that date. We agree. Call or email us, any time day or night and we will make time for you and your party plans."

Here is a little story from one of our renter's who took the Air Castles And Slides' on line training program;

According to a recent meeting with the governing body for inflatables :

Question: PLEASE CLARIFY THE DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE TO BE ON AN EVENT SITE.

The director Answered:  YOU WILL NEED:

• We learned from the restaurant industry, it takes a team to make a good impression. Unless you loaded the vehicle, drove the vehicle, set-up the unit, supervised, took down the unit and returned it to our warehouse by yourself, other team members helped you and they deserve a fair share of the tip the team received. We divide by 'units' to determine fair share. Divide by the total 'units' to get the number of shares and then 'dish' it out. If two people 'set-up, but one person supervised for 3 hours and the same person took it down then one person gets 5 units or shares and the other person only the one unit/share for the setup. In this example a $30.00 tip would be $25.00 to the person who setup, took down and supervised with the $5.00 going to the person who only set up. 

• You don't need to tip share with Mr. or Mrs. Henderson, although you should know that the moment Mr. Henderson (or Mrs. Henderson) does any physical work you are not doing your job correctly! You are either working too slow or not efficiently. Drivers are supposed to stay with the vehicle after the contract is signed and placement of the rented units have been decided. We hired you because we believe in you!

Starting pay rate ($7.25-$8.00) is based on previous training, certification and experience such as but not limited to;

• CPR ($.05-$.10)
• First Aid ($.05-$.10)
• Lifesaving ($.05-$.15)
• Red Cross Babysitting Certification ($.05-$.10)
• Previous Job related experience ($.05-$.15)
• Previous Volunteer related experience ($.05-$.10)
• Previous Leadership related experience ($.05-$.10)

Air Castles will assign raises based on individual exams and practical training. Here are the guidelines;

Training requirements:

Staff training; new procedures 2011 and ways to earn raises;

Working Interviewees must do initial training and pass test prior to first working interview;


•Supervision Exam (Required prior to first day)
•Supervision Practical series completed ($.20 to $0.50)
•Operating Procedures Exam (Required prior to first day)
•Operating Procedures Practical series completed ($.20 to $0.50)
• Policies Exam (Required prior to first day)
• Policies Practical series completed ($.20 to $0.50)
•Game Exam (Required prior to first day)
•Game Practical series completed ($.20 to $0.50)

Note; Practical series is a 4 level series. Employee can earn $.05 to $.10 raise on the first three levels (each level) and $.10-$.20 or the fourth level for a total of $.20 to $0.50 for the completed series. This will bring the employee up to a maximum of $10.00 per hour and enable the ‘working interviewee’ to become a regular member of the staff. The title changes from ‘working interviewee’ to ‘Qualified Party Operator’ or QPO (up to $10/hr.) after all exams and practicals are completed.

All working interview staff candidates must complete the online training in four categories as follows;
1.) Supervision (how to supervise our units.)
2.) Standard Operating Procedures (understanding checklist items.)
3.) Policies (what to wear, where to meet, how we do things.)
4.) Carnival Games (how we play games with kids.)

This gives you the basics to then get on the job training and practical tests, with opportunities to demonstrate you know how to do what you were taught in the training.

When you complete both the online training and the Practical tests you will then be a Qualified Party Operator. In New Jersey law this is also a 'Qualified Person' (QP) for our industry. This will bring staff pay from $7.00 per hour up to a maximum of $10.00 per hour as you train and pass practical tests so YOU determine how much money you make per hour!. This will also enable you to start training at the next level of staff advancement. All training is required to be documented and a copy retained by the employee and in the office, but training is not valid and is void if any documentation is missing.

Qualified Party Operator or QPO can begin training for
Manufacturer Trained Operator or MTO (pay rate up to $15.00 per hour)

• General industry Exam. (MoonWalks, Slides, Obstacle Courses, Combo Units, general) [$.05-$.30]
• Manufacturer Overall Exam (Ninja Jump, Happy Jump, E-Inflatable, Cutting Edge, Magic Jump) [$.05-$.70]
• Manufacturer Overall Practical (Ninja Jump, Happy Jump, E-Inflatable, Cutting Edge, Magic Jump) [$.05-$.50]
• Supplemental Exam (Ninja Jump, Happy Jump, E-Inflatable, Cutting Edge, Magic Jump) [$.05-$.70]
• Supplemental Practical (Ninja Jump, Happy Jump, E-Inflatable, Cutting Edge, Magic Jump) [$.05-$.50]
• Company Policies Exam [$.05-$.20]
• Companies Practical [$.05-$.20]
• OSHA Exam [$.05-$.20]
• OSHA Practical [$.05-$.20]
• ADA Exam [$.05-$.20]
• ADA Practical [$.05-$.20]
• Fire Exam [$.05-$.20]
• Fire Practical [$.05-$.20]
• Electrical Exam [$.05-$.20]
• Electrical Practical [$.05-$.20]
• Current issues Exam [$.05-$.15]
• Approved outside training [$.05-$.15]

After successful completion of the above exams and practicals the title changes to: Manufacturer Trained Operator or MTO (with a pay rate up to $15.00 per hour.) Staff person can now train to become an Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (RCMTS)

All regular staff must have current certification for the above Qualified Party Operator training as well as the following;

1.) General category training on all types (moonwalks, combos, obstacles and slides) of units we own. (manuals and industry training.)
2.) Manufacturer specific training on all units we own from each manufacturer. (manuals, supplemental manuals and fact sheets.)
3.) Supervision and public rental issue training.
4.) Industry policies;
5.) ADA,
6.) OSHA
7.) Fire and Electrical standards
8.) Additional company policies

Observed practical testing is required for this level per type and per manufacturer for each item we own in several different venues; including private party, semi-private party, semi-public event, and public event. Successful completion of this level brings staff salary from $10.00 to $14.00 per hour and earns the title of Manufacturer Trained Party Operator.. In NJ law this is also a 'Maintenance Technician' (MT.) Again training must be fully documented and kept on file by both the staff person and the office or it is not valid and would be void.

Manufacturer Trained Party Operator. (MTO.) may begin training for;
Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (RCMTS)

• PDA/NAARSO/AIMS Limited Specialty
• PDA/NAARSO/AIMS Level 1/General Inspector
• Media Relations Exam
• Media Relations Practical
• Emergency Response Exam
• Emergency Response Practical
• Staff supervision/training/practicals
• Public event coordination
• Inspections
• Maintenance
• Repair

After successful completion of the above training, exams and practicals the title changes to;
Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (RCMTS)
or in NJ law; RCMT (paid up to $20.00 per hour.)

Our policy on this training is as follows;

1.) Request a particular industry training program including but not limited to NAARSO, AIMS, PDA, and ROAR
2.) Air Castles will consider the program if you have met in house training, experience and pre-requisite requirements..
3.) If the program is approved by Air Castles the staff person will front the money and pay for the training in full. 
4.) If you pass the final tests and/or requirements for the specific training Air Castles will reimburse your training expenses at 50%.
5.) IF you pass the program in an outstanding way such as; with comments from the training professional that you  went above and beyond in your training/testing with productive participation in class, and/or excellent scores in the final exam (100%) or in some other way brought credibility and stature to yourself and Air Castles the company will pay for your full training expenses*.
6.) Air Castles will reimburse you for the full training expenses if Air Castles has required you to take the training program and you do in fact pass the program/exams.
7.) Media relations
8.) Emergency Response plan and training.
9.) Media relations
10.) Supervision and other duties.  See list above also.

Advanced Staff will have the opportunity to train for higher level training as a Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (RCMT Supervisor) in NJ law this is also called a Recognized Certified Maintenance Technician. This person becomes a trainer for Air Castle staff as only RCMT can train other staff and sign off on the practical exams. There is industry requirements for this level of training and on the job experience. Most of this level training will be 'away' training at professional training seminars.

Advanced Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (ARCMTS)

The following is for Advanced Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (ARCMTS) (paid up to $25.00 per hour.)

• Company policy review/revision
• Purchasing
• Budgeting
• Emergency Response policy review/revision

Successful completion of the above training and practicals earns the title; Advanced Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (ARCMTS) and is paid up to $25.00 per hour.

*Training expenses are costs to cover the actual training program, not housing or additional supplies though Air Castles may consider helping with some of the other costs depending on tenure/experience with Air Castles.

Additional Training opportunities:

If you take CPR and/or First Aid give us a copy of your cards for the file. We will reimburse (standard) training costs if you pass the course. All staff should have this training.

We are looking into a special self defense class for all staff. It is not a martial arts class, there is no 'work out' but it does provide very specific self defense. Body guards, and law enforcement use these techniques. Look for more info on this soon.

GPS
We have found GPS is very helpful, like having a cell phone while you travel. We will provide a GPS unit to select staff to use while working with us. The GPS unit needs to be returned and if lost or damaged would need to be replaced.  We are working on the criteria for which staff would get to use the GPS. At this point it will be for staff who use their personal cars for OUR advantage, example: driving other staff from place to place, or to transport our products. 

OABA
We will provide membership in this professional organization if you attend a National or International training program.  We will pay for 1/2 of the membership fee if you want to be a member for the local training benefits, scholarship opportunities, and 10,000.00 life insurance policy. 

ASTM
American Society Testing Materials is the international organization that makes the standar operating policies around the world and is FREE to students.  Please consider joining this valuable organization, and it looks great on a resume!

Please fill this in and send it to us after you work. This is considered to be like a 'time clock' or sign in sheet.  Special section for Staff under 18

Our pay period is from Monday through Sunday and you get paid on the following Sunday.
(Paychecks have a one week delay, which means if you work 'this weekend' you get paid 'next weekend.')
You can elect to be paid by check, cash, Direct Deposit or ATM Pay Card.

Accuracy: Please take the time to check for accuracy on your 'time cards,'  we actually confirm what you send us so your pay will be delayed when you send un-verifiable info. Specific inflatables and machines need to be listed, but games can be listed as how many 'games with tents' (count the tents, not the games under the tents.) If there are no tents then list the number/names of games. Thanks.

Resources

(a) Employees receiving gratuities shall report them either daily or weekly as required by the employer. The information in the report shall include:

1. The employee's name, address and social security number;
2. The name and address of the employer;
3. The calendar day or week covered by the report; and
4. The total amount of gratuities received.

You can report your tips in the 'extra information' section on the payroll form.