05/09/2026
You have seen us on the road and flying overhead for months, maybe years. You have always wondered how you could be more involved and part of the Floating Images team!
An opportunity has arisen ........ if .....you ...... enjoy .......
Early mornings. Finished before your day really begins.
While most of the region is still waking up, 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 coordinated ground team helping launch and recover balloons as they fly over the Ipswich region.
We are currently seeking 1–2 Casual Driver & Balloon Ground Support Crew members to join Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights.
This role suits people who enjoy being active in the early part of the day, prefer practical outdoor work, and like being part of a small, reliable team with a clear routine.
What the role involves:
• Driving manual 4WD vehicles with long trailers
• Assisting with balloon setup, inflation, pack-down and recovery
• Transporting passengers and interacting in a professional, calm manner
• Working alongside the pilot and team to ensure safe, smooth flight operations
• Supporting ground operations across Ipswich and surrounding Somerset & Scenic Rim regions
What you need to bring:
• Current Australian manual driver’s licence (essential)
• Confidence driving a manual 4WD and towing a trailer
• Physical capability for active outdoor work and lifting
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to work independently once trained
• A proactive, aware approach to changing ground conditions
• Respectful communication with passengers and landowners
• Ability to meet aviation Drug & Alcohol (DAMP) requirements
• Ability to comply with fatigue management requirements (early morning roster, no night shift commitments prior)
• Local knowledge of the Ipswich region and its roads is an advantage, helping ensure smooth operations.
Work details:
• Casual role
• Early morning starts (approximately 4:00am–6:00am depending on season - meeting 45 minutes prior to sunrise)
• Shifts typically 3–4 hours, finishing mid-morning
• 3–5 days per week depending on weather and flight schedules - weekday & weekend options and be available school holidays.
• Based in Ipswich
Training is provided on the ground as part of the team.
If you’re looking for structured early morning work that keeps you active, outdoors, and part of a unique aviation experience, we’d like to hear from you. Ideally suited to someone looking for steady, ongoing casual work (12+ months preferred).
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy — or someone you know — we’d like to hear from you.
How to apply direct to Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights:
Email [email protected] with your details, short resume or profile outlining your skill match or call for more information.
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