We require a minimum of 6 ADULT crew people during the entire tethering operation. At least 1 of those people must have previous balloon crew experience. Because of the heavy and awkward weights and potential safety issues involved, these crew members MUST be adults. Please see the list below of duties required of the crew. Gloves are required for all crew members and will be provided by us.
Equipment unloading & Setup:
All 6 people are needed.
Balloon Inflation:
All 6 people are needed
1 person on the Crown Line
2 people located at the throat of the balloon
1 person on the fan
1 person as fire watch/crowd control
During Tether Ops:
1 person as door operator, loading and unloading people
4 people for line control and “weight on” the basket
1 person for crowd control, fuel tank handler and fire watch
Securing equipment:
All 6 people are needed
Walk-in Balloon crew requirements:
Need 4 adults
Display crew requirements:
2 adults knowledgeable about balloons to answer customer questions.
