Head of Technical Division Austrian (80-100%, all genders)
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Shape the technical backbone of Austrian Airlines. Lead fleet performance, airworthiness and cost excellence at scale – and take responsibility for one of the most complex and safety-critical functions in aviation.
Tasks
You are accountable for the technical, commercial and regulatory performance of the Austrian's fleet, ensuring safety, reliability and cost efficiency in line with Lufthansa Group objectives
You lead and develop the technical division with responsibility for :800 employees
You manage a €360m budget, ensuring transparency, cost control, and performance steering
You act as Nominated Postholder Continuing Airworthiness, ensuring compliance and serving as interface to authorities
You are Accountable Manager for Line Maintenance Services and Technical Training
You implement and evolve LHG technical standards and processes, balancing Group and local requirements
You steer maintenance planning, MRO demand and long-term overhauls with internal & external partners
You lead a quality management framework, ensuring audit readiness and continuous improvement
You represent Austrian as a technical leader within LHG, contributing to strategy, transformation & innovation
You foster a culture of accountability, performance and continuous development in a safety-critical environment
Benefits
Cafeteria
Flexible workhours and part-time working models
Special deals with selected partners
Flight benefits
Flight privileges
Development programs / Training options
Business cell phone / iPad
Mentoring
Company health management
Subsidized parking or public transport
Employee and networking events
Remote working (e.g. from home)
Company car
Hybrid working possible
Discounts
Company bonus (if applicable)
Diversity programmes
Requirements
We are seeking a visionary leader who thrives in a complex, safety-critical environment, navigates challenges confidently, and shapes the future of Austrian's operations with strategic insight and hands-on execution.
You bring a university degree in engineering, business, or a comparable field
You have extensive leadership experience in an airline, OEM or MRO environment, ideally within a large aviation group
You demonstrate deep technical expertise, combined with strong business acumen and system-level thinking
You have a proven track record in fleet management, continuing airworthiness and maintenance governance
You are experienced in managing large organizations, complex budgets and cross-functional interfaces
You combine resilience, decisiveness and strategic foresight with strong stakeholder influence
You communicate confidently at executive level and across cultures
You have strong written and spoken skills in both German and English
You have unrestricted access to the Austrian labor market
Please apply exclusively online.
Contact
Sydney Schlokat
karriere@austrian.com
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