Also called: Aerial Rigger, Head Rigger (Circus)
Installs and inspects the overhead equipment aerialists hang from.
A circus rigger climbs into a tent's peak or arena ceiling to hang trapezes and safety lines, checks every shackle, and runs the lines during shows.
Approximate; BLS riggers median about $60k.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Rigging certifications (ETCP) and aerial experience.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Theater Technology.
Growing about average. Steady across circus and events.
Low risk for 10 years. Installing and inspecting aerial rigging that holds performers is safety-critical human work.
Classes: Physics, Geometry, Construction CTE, Theater tech crew.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9096.
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