Mike Massaro is a world-class scuba instructor and paramedic specializing in exclusive, private scuba training for discerning clients seeking unparalleled underwater experiences. With decades of expertise in recreational, technical, scientific, and public safety diving, Mike has built a reputation as a trusted expert in both diving and emergency medicine. His career has taken him from serving as an Aircraft Crew Chief and Aeromedical Evacuation Technician in the United States Air Force to roles in the Army and Navy as a military policeman, medic and Hospital Corpsman. This extensive military background laid the foundation for his expertise in high-risk environments and emergency response.
Beyond military service, Mike has been deeply involved in the diving industry as an EPA Certified Scientific Diver and has worked with elite organizations such as NASA’s NEEMO program at the Aquarius Undersea Laboratory. He has served as a Diving Safety Officer at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and as an Assistant Diving Safety Officer and Boating Safety Officer at Florida International University. His experience extends into offshore medical support for commercial diving operations, as well as working as a safety manager and paramedic for the prestigious Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club in the Bahamas.
In addition to private and technical diving, Mike is an expert in public safety diving, training and certifying police and fire department dive teams in emergency response diving, water rescue, and small boat operations. As a recognized Public Safety Diving Instructor, he has worked with first responders nationwide, ensuring they have the critical skills needed for high-risk aquatic environments. His ability to train elite emergency response teams further underscores his reputation as a leader in dive safety and operations.
A highly credentialed educator in dive medicine, Mike is a certified Dive Medical Technician Instructor. His extensive background in hyperbaric medicine and diving accident management enables him to provide expert training in recognizing and managing diving-related injuries, including decompression sickness and barotrauma. As a Divers Alert Network (DAN) Examiner, he instructs divers, instructors, and medical professionals in diving emergency management, ensuring they are prepared for real-world incidents. His work in hyperbaric medicine has positioned him as a sought-after expert for both recreational and professional divers requiring specialized medical training.
Mike is also an Instructor Trainer and Course Director with SDI, TDI, ERDI, SEI, and IANTD, offering top-tier scuba instruction with a focus on safety, precision, and mastery. His commitment to excellence and safety has made him a trusted instructor for high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and families looking for the highest standard in private scuba instruction.
Through his personalized scuba certification programs, Mike provides a concierge-level service, ensuring each client receives customized training that fits their lifestyle and schedule. Whether exploring remote dive locations or mastering advanced techniques, clients benefit from his meticulous attention to detail, in-depth knowledge, and unwavering commitment to safety. Mike Massaro’s private scuba training offers more than just certification—it delivers an elite, immersive experience tailored to those who demand the best in adventure, luxury, and expertise.
Professional Scuba and Medical Experience includes:
- EPA Certified Scientific Diver
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium – Diving Safety Officer
- Florida International University – Asst Diving Safety Officer / Boating Safety Officer
- Florida International University – Aquarius Subsea Habitat, NASA NEEMO, US Navy
- Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club – Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas – Safety Manager/Paramedic
- Trilogy EMS – Independent Duty Paramedic/Hyperbaric Technician – providing medical support on oil platforms and vessels for commercial diving operations.
Military Experience
- United States Air Force – Aircraft Crew Chief, Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
- United States Army – Military Police, Medic
- United States Navy – Hospital Corpsman
Professional Certifications:
- Scuba Instructor – SDI/TDI/ERDI and IANTD
- Scuba Instructor Trainer – SDI and IANTD
- Florida Paramedic
- Divers Alert Network (DAN) – Examiner (Instructor Trainer Trainer)
- DMT Instructor
Mike is certified to teach the following Scuba courses:
- Open Water Scuba
- Advanced Open Water Scuba
- Nitrox Diver
- Rescue Diver
- Wreck Diver
- Intro to Technical Diving
- Scientific Diver
- Divemaster
- Scuba Instructor
- Dry Suit
- Full Face Mask
- Public Safety Diver
- Hyperbaric Chamber
- Hyperbaric Chamber Instructor
- Decompression Specialist
- Dive Medical Technician
- Dive Medical Technician Instructor
Mike is certified to teach the following Emergency Medicine Courses:
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Wilderness Medicine
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
- Diving Medical Responder
- Expedition Dive Medicine