The first passengers ever in a hot air balloon were a rooster, sheep, and goose. Do you think they put the balloon together themselves? Aviation has always had a need for ground crew. In the balloon world, this team is called a chase crew! A strong chase crew is as instrumental to ballooning as the pilots themselves.
Chase crew are responsible for a range of tasks:
- Helping to assemble and inflate the hot air balloons
- Interacting with passengers to ensure customer safety and satisfaction
- Aiding pilots in landing
- Informing pilots about wind and terrain conditions
- Disassembling and putting away the equipment post-flight
- Ensuring equipment stays in good working and safe order.
- Assisting crew chiefs in completing daily checklists and any additional activities that may present themselves.
Many hands make light work so the chase crew must be reliable, conscientious, team players who work hard and show initiative. No previous experience is required.
If this piques your interest, join our team! This is a fun and physical job, perfect for early risers who want an outside job that is unique and social. No two days are the same at Wyoming Balloon Company, which keeps this job exciting and perfect for adventurers!
We are always on the lookout for additions to join our hot air balloon chase crew!
Our regular office hours are 10am-5pm MT for reservations and general questions.