Execute Urban Sky stratospheric balloon missions from Denver, Colorado, using field judgment, technical aptitude, and operational discipline. This is an onsite, full time role.

As a Flight Operations Technician, you will prepare, launch, track, recover, and close out flight missions. The work requires proven field experience, situational awareness, independent problem-solving, and clear communication. Extensive travel, irregular schedules, and remote deployments are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and execute stratospheric balloon missions
- Launch, track, chase, recover, and return flight hardware
- Evaluate terrain, weather, routes, vehicles, and public safety
- Troubleshoot systems, equipment, logistics, and changing conditions




- Document missions, anomalies, recoveries, and field observations

Requirements:

- Meaningful remote, rural, austere, expeditionary, or similar field experience
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
- Valid U.S. passport and international travel comfort
- Basic first-aid competency and technical aptitude
- Ability to travel up to 100% and lift 50-80 pounds

Bring field judgment, mission ownership, and technical problem-solving to Urban Sky balloon operations across demanding environments.

📌 Flight Operations Technician Balloon Missions (Quinte West)
🏢 Urban Sky
📍 Quinte West