Balloon Pilot

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Hot

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Plan trips
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Maintain equipment
• Prevent legislation violations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Hot Air Balloon Pilot Licence

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

• Hot air balloons

Guide specialization

• Hot air ballooning

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits