Technical Manager

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Technical Manager
Based in BUD - Office

Purpose of the position:
The Technical Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing technical issues at Wizz Air Group AOCs related to Cabin Product. This includes liaising with Airbus and other departments to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and maintain high-quality standards in cabin-related operations and equipment.

What we offer:

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Life insurance
• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

Responsibilities:

• Oversee technical issues at Wizz Air Group AOCs regarding Cabin Product and liaise with Airbus where necessary.
• Cooperate in the development of other flight documentation upon request of Wizz Air Group AOCs.
• Provide operational-technical advice to other departments within Wizz Air Group regarding cabin operation, Cabin Product, equipment, and systems.
• Provide support, guidance, and supervision to the Cabin Crew Technical Senior Cabin Attendant at Wizz Air Group AOCs.
• Provide support, guidance, and supervision to the Cabin Crew Technical Team Observers at Wizz Air Group AOCs.
• Communicate supplementary technical information with operational relevance.
• Coordinate with Training Departments of Wizz Air Group AOCs on training materials updates.
• Perform various aircraft delivery tasks and company A/C interior checks, and prepare documentation regarding cabin interior and emergency equipment configuration.
• Review and evaluate Cabin Product OEMs performance (reliability, durability expectations), warranties, and support.
• Review support programs and product support standards for Cabin Product vendors.
• Provide specialist input into vendor selection during development of Head of Version (HoV) within new fleet customization.
• Cooperate with the Fleet Acquisition department to negotiate with Cabin Product vendors regarding preferred equipment, pricing, warranties, etc.
• Research and involve Technical Services and Wizz Air Group AOCs Flight Operations/Cabin Operations Departments in the introduction of emerging technology providing safety, operational, and cost benefits to Wizz Air.
• Liaise with Wizz Air Group AOCs Engineering on the specification of Cabin Product and systems, Cabin Modifications, Airworthiness directives, and Service Bulletins.
• Provide support for incident and accident investigations.
• Provide recommendations to Policy and Standards Managers, Cabin Crew Training Managers, OPS Compliance Manager of Wizz Air Group AOCs, and Group Safety SCA concerning training and/or flight safety-related technical matters.

Requirements:

• University degree, preferably Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (minimum - BSc)
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Fluent English knowledge
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• A320/A321 Gen.Fam. (CEO & NEO) training is an advantage;
• Contracted MRO JPM Training is an advantage;
• FTS, SMS, HF, Operated A/C Configuration is an advantage
• Thorough knowledge of 145 and Part M CAMO is an advantage;
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools is a plus

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.