Maintain flying harnesses

Check, maintain and repair the harnesses and flying systems used to move actors through the air, giving the impression of flying.

maintain fly harnesses
check, maintain and repair flying harnesses
operate artist flying movements
maintain harnesses for flying

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Maintain flying harnesses is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Flying director: Flying directors design people flying effects for a performance and supervise or perform the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. They train the actors for the flying choreography and manipulate them during the performance. Therefore, the flying directors work closely with artistic directors, operators, performers and the artistic team. Flying directors prepare and supervise the setup, perform security checks and operate the person fly systems. They are trained to react appropriately to emergencies that may occur in connection to performance flying. Their work is based on plans, instructions and calculations. The manipulation of persons on height, close to or above performers and audience makes this a high risk occupation.

Maintain flying harnesses is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Maintain flying harnesses – ESCO