Aviation Technical Manager - Red Bull Air Race

Job description

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is the ultimate motorsport series in the sky and has been the driving force in aerial sport since 2003, thrilling fans and leaving them wanting more. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an ambitious Technical Manager (m/f) for our Aviation & Sports Team. As Technical Manager, you are leading the Red Bull Air Race aircraft fleet control and you are filling the role of the Technical Steward during our Championship events.

In 1987, Red Bull not only launched a completely new product, it created and has led ever since a whole new product category, Energy Drinks. Nowadays Red Bull employs more than 11500 people in over 171 countries, selling over 6 billion cans a year. The World of Red Bull provides the forum for you to use your talent and passion, to develop yourself and make an impact. Find out why we're different.

·  LocationSalzburg, Salzburg, Austria
·  ScheduleFull-time
·  OrganisationAir Race

Areas that play to your strengths

(all the responsibilities we'll trust you with)

Expand allCollapse All
·  Management of Technical Regulations

In this function, you´ll be leading the development of the Red Bull Air Race Technical Regulations, OM-E. Furthermore, you´ll be the responsible Technical Steward during the Championship events and you will taking care of all technical verifications as per OM-E.

·  Technical Fleet Management

As Aviation Technical Manager, you are responsible for the maintenance and airworthiness control of the Red Bull Air Race fleet (Media Planes, Test Planes and Challenger Class Airplanes). This will include to manage external support and to organize spare parts .

·  Team and Partner Management

Furthermore, you will coordinate the Red Bull Air Race Technical Team and act as main contact point for external partners, suppliers.

Your experience includes:

(proven performance in)

· 
At least 10 years of experience as certified technician working on aerobatic and experimental (US-registered) planes as per required education and qualifications

· 
Familiar with current Aviation International rules (ICAO, FAR, EASA/JAR)

· 
Experience in managing cross-functional teams and / or service teams / centers

· 
Logistics expertise, CAMO experience and experience in people management

· 
Innovative, open-minded, self-motivated, team player

· 

EASA part 66 level B.1.2 and C licences, and / or FAA A&P licence (at least 3 years with A&P);

· 

Fluent in English
Other opportunities in a similar area
· 

Sportpsychologe

· 

eCommerce Customer Performance Manager

· 

Assistant

Travel up to:50%

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Red Bull. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.