Since
1977, Bombard Balloon Adventures has provided complete
luxury travel programs blending daily hot-air ballooning,
fine restaurants and hotels, and personally guided
visits.
Our team of pilots, crew, guides, and chef travels
May through October to France, Italy, Switzerland,
Austria, the Czech Republic, and Turkey. January
and February we spend flying in the Alpine region
surrounding Chateau d'Oex, Switzerland.
Jobs Details
The ground crew position requires excellent
physical fitness and strength, a cheerful personality,
responsible driving skills, the ability to live
with others, and a neat, clean cut appearance. While
fluency is not required, working knowledge of spoken
French, Italian, and/or German is definitely beneficial.
Under the direction of pilot staff, crewmembers
work as a team in various activities such assembly,
inflation, deflation, and packing-up of hot-air
balloons; assisting with take-offs and landings;
as well as equipment preparation, refuelling and
general maintenance of balloons and vehicles. During
the flights, ground crew work out how to be at the
landing using maps, a compass, and information provided
by radio from the pilot. They are also available
to provide a helping hand to passengers needing
assistance getting in and out of the basket and
vehicles.
There is a lot of driving in this job, for balloon
retrieval and also on sightseeing excursions with
passengers. For this reason, safe, responsible,
comfortable driving skills are a must.
Crewmembers are expected to maintain a clean-cut
personal appearance and participate in general household
chores.
Essential Requirements:
none citizens
must already be resident in the EU
Clean driving
license with 1 year minimum experience
Minimum weight:
150 lbs (10.5 stone)
Where
Europe.
Wages
Varies.
Application Details
To apply send CV, ID photo, photocopy of driving
license, dates of availability, height and weight to:
Email: mike@bombardsociety.com
or
Fax: +1 (240) 384-7107
or
Bombard Balloon Adventures
SRO: Ground Crew
Château de Laborde
Laborde Au Château
21200 Beaune FRANCE
Nationalities Accepted
EU. |
