Ground Crew

**About the business and the role**

Global Ballooning Australia is the largest hot air ballooning company in Victoria, operating sunrise balloon flights for 30 years over Melbourne & Yarra Valley. As a small business it is important to understand that your performance is crucial to our continued success and that the job requires that you have a dedicated work ethic. It is important to understand that there is no single job description that would clearly cover what everyone’s duties are. The single most important attribute is that you enjoy what you do and have a happy working relationship with all involved.

The role is to work as ground crew & drive a company vehicle to conduct city hotel pickups, drive passengers to the Yarra Valley and return passengers to the city after the flight and breakfast - this role will be perfect for someone who lives within 10 minutes of Richmond or 30 mins of the Yarra Valley.

All new employees undergo comprehensive induction/training, as well as receiving ongoing specific training when required.

Physical assistance throughout the morning is essential to provide support to the pilot in preparation of launch and landing the balloon.

**Job tasks and responsibilities**
- Transportation of passengers in 4WD vehicles and Buses
- Drive a bus on a daily return trip from the city to the Yarra Valley (occasionally may require assistance for the Melbourne flight)
- Navigate around Melbourne CBD to locate city hotels to collect passengers & navigate around the Yarra Valley at one of the many launch/landing sites (this is determined by wind direction)
- Meet and greet passengers
- Assist with passengers getting into and out of the basket if necessary
- Rigging and packing up of the balloon
- Driving a vehicle to the planned landing site during the flight to retrieving the balloon
- Cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment
- Achieve the highest standard of product, professionalism and passenger awareness

**Skills and experience**
- Job Qualifications & Experience:._
- Experienced in driving 4WD vehicles and buses.
- Enjoys early starts
- Light/Medium Rigid license is a Must.
- Experienced in towing and reversing trailer.
- Must be punctual, reliable and easily contactable
- Personable and well presented
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Able to work as a team and accept instructions
- Ability to work autonomously & take initiative

**Job benefits and perks**
- Complimentary hot air balloon flights
- Training opportunities encouraged
- Breakfast on flying days
- A fun, flexible and supportive working culture

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $42.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Yarra Valley VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- MR Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)