PILOT

Jesse began crewing for hot air balloons as a part-time summer job before his sophomore year of high school. Crewing became a hobby on the weekends through the remainder of high school and during aviation training. 

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Jesse attended flight school in Phoenix, Arizona,  where he received his CFII, commercial multi, and single-engine aircraft ratings. In February 2014, Jesse began working at Rainbow Ryders, Inc. and took part in a pilot apprenticeship program. In May 2014, he earned his commercial pilot certificate and has been flying passengers and corporate balloons since. 

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It’s all about balloons with Jesse. When he is not behind the burners, he still loves crewing. His energetic personality, enthusiasm for ballooning, and extensive knowledge of aviation make him a great member of the Galena On The Fly team.