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Link Copied! What are the requirements to become a roller coaster operator? By Julianna Bragg Attractions are seen at Six Flags Over Georgia outside of Atlanta on Tuesday. Mike Stewart/AP Six Flags says various teams perform extensive maintenance and inspections to keep its rides running safely. But what qualifications do the employees operating the rides need?

Six Flags currently lists various ride operator positions throughout the country, with similar requirements and qualifications across locations.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, with hourly pay ranging from $12 in Texas to $17.50 in California .

A current listing for a rides team member in Austell, Georgia, a role with similar qualifications and responsibilities to a ride operator, pays $11.50 per hour.