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 (Prince Edward Island)
🏢 Urban Sky
📍 Prince Edward Island