What are the responsibilities and job description for the Balloon Pilot – PT Flex, up to 40 hours/week, Late Feb-Late Oct position at Conner Prairie Museum, Inc.?
Principal Function : The Balloon Pilot is responsible for the flying and ground handling of the Conner Prairie tethered balloon following operational and safety procedures outlined by Aerophile S.A.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Duties include, but are not limited to :
- Flies balloon according to a set schedule.
- Records and files all flight operations, phenomena, and regulatory information to pertinent agencies and individuals.
- Coordinates and ensures that appropriate safety standards, inspections, certifications and compliance with regulatory agencies are performed.
- Assists guests with loading and unloading procedures.
- Maintains the highest level of safety standards.
- Works non-traditional hours, nights and weekends.
- Interacts with guests on a daily basis to provide a safe, high-quality tethered balloon experience.
- Works closely with Facilities staff for non-envelope and non-control-system maintenance concerns (winch, mooring point and electrical system maintenance problems).
Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and / or Experience : Must be a minimum of 18 years of age; enrolled in high school or college and / or graduated or obtained GED. Previous balloon piloting experience desired. Aerophile French Aviation Authority DLC-certified pilot desired (can be obtained / will train).
Other Skills and Abilities : The following skills and abilities are either required or desired :
Schedule and Hours : The standard hours for this position are Tuesday through Sunday, from 9 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m. Some staff may work select Mondays for balloon maintenance as needed. Some staff may also work select evening hours from 6 : 00 p.m. – 10 : 00 p.m. and other select hours for special events / holidays as needed. Training begins in late February / early March of 2025 at Conner Prairie on the grounds. The balloon season ends the last week of October 2025. Must be able to attend staff training week(s). This schedule description is for general illustrative purposes and is NOT a guarantee of available work hours.
Compensation : This is a 16-40 hours / week, seasonal / flex position that is eligible for approved overtime. Benefits are not provided. Pay is based on experience and starts at $15 / hour.
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Competencies : To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies :
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