Get paid to chase hot air balloons! We are currently seeking friendly customer service oriented personnel to add to our hot air balloon chase crew team. Not only is this a fun job, it has great perks including a flexible part-time schedule, great tips and free balloon rides.

Being a part of our Hot Air Balloon Chase Crew Team is an incredible experience that will put you in the center of the ballooning action.

Your day starts between 3:30am-5:15am for the morning flight and/or 2:15pm-3:15pm for seasonal afternoon flights, and the entire experience lasts about 4 hours. Our start time fluctuates with the everchanging time of sunrise and sunset. Morning flights are available daily, year-round and afternoon flights are available seasonally, November 1 - March 15. Weekend (Saturday + Sunday) availability, and early morning availability are strongly preferred, as these are our busiest days/times of the week.

Losing something as large and colorful as a hot air balloon sounds impossible, but it can happen. For this reason, the chase crew has a very important job that consists of navigating the roads while using radios to communicate with the pilot and keep the balloon in sight. The chase crew is also responsible for shuttling customers to/from our desert launching/landing sites, assisting with setting up and preparing the balloon for flight, and often helps identify potential landing spots for the pilot. Once the balloon lands, the chase crew has several duties including aiding the balloon in landing safely, helping to deflate and pack up the balloon, and setting up the post-flight meal for customers. When the balloon has landed and everything is packed away, you will have had a new adventure.

If this sounds like the perfect part-time job for you, keep reading for information and requirements.

Along with the chase crew position, additional positions/responsibilities are available, including: Kitchen staff, driving guests to/from their hotels, washing vehicles, and working in the FAA certified repair station.

Chase Crew Job Requirements: Working as a team with other chase crew members and hot air balloon pilots. Setting up the balloon, following it on chase and re-packing after the flight. Setting up the post-flight desert meal for customers. Helping on-field with any items deemed necessary. The safety of passengers and all crew members is the top priority. Heavy lifting and early morning/late afternoon hours are required. Weekend (Saturday + Sunday) availability, and early morning availability is strongly preferred, as these are our busiest days/times of the week.

Minimum Requirements: Interest in hot air ballooning is a must! Prior ballooning experience and van/trailer driving is a plus, but is not required. Candidates should be a high school graduate, capable of heavy lifting, have a professional appearance, current driver's license and good MVR. Must be able to work a minimum of 2 days per week.

Candidates for all positions should be tobacco-free + drug-free, have a current driver's license and good MVR. Hot Air Expeditions has a zero tolerance drug policy (including marijuana & edibles). We do MVR + criminal background screenings as part of the hiring process, and facilitate pre-placement + random drug testing. Dependability and reliability is a must!

Training Pay: Training pay is $65 per flight for the first 10 training shifts.

Standard Pay: Once training is complete, pay per shift is $70 per flight. All gratuities are split evenly between staff members. Additional duties are paid on a per hour basis, and are subject to experience.

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