At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive 4WD vehicles, assist with balloon setup, and support flight operations.
- Company: Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights – Ipswich QLD.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, unique outdoor experience, and teamwork.
- Other info: Join a small team and experience the beauty of the Ipswich region.
- Why this job: Start your day early and enjoy the thrill of hot air ballooning.
- Qualifications: Must have a manual driver's licence and be physically capable.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
- Casual Driver & Balloon Ground Support Crew
- Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights – Ipswich QLD
- Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights
Early mornings. Finished before your day really begins.
While most people are still asleep, a small team is already out in open paddocks preparing hot air balloons for flight.
It's calm, outdoors, and different every morning.
You're part of a ground crew helping launch and recover balloons across the Ipswich region.
We are currently looking for 1–2 Casual Driver & Balloon Ground Support Crew members.
This is hands‐on, early morning work (around 4–6am starts, finishing mid‐morning). Shifts are typically 3–4 hours, 3–4 days per week depending on weather and flights.
What you'll be doing
- Driving MANUAL 4WD vehicles with long trailers
- Assisting with balloon setup, inflation, pack-down and recovery
- Supporting passengers and working with a small operational team
- Helping ensure safe and smooth flight operations
What we're looking for
- MANUAL driver's licence (essential)
- Comfortable driving 4WD and towing a trailer
- Physically capable and reliable
- Able to follow procedures and work independently once trained
- Good communication and awareness on the ground
- Ability to meet aviation safety requirements (Drug & Alcohol DAMP compliance) and early morning fatigue requirements
Based in Ipswich.
Casual Driver & Balloon Ground Support Crew in Ipswich employer: Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the beautiful outdoors of Ipswich while being part of a dedicated team that creates unforgettable experiences for passengers. With flexible early morning shifts and a supportive work culture, employees enjoy hands-on roles that foster personal growth and camaraderie, making every day different and rewarding. Join us for a fulfilling job that allows you to contribute to safe and memorable balloon flights in a vibrant community.
Contact Details:
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights Recruitment Team
