Head of Paragliding Safety

Location: Voss, Norway
Duration: Project-based position (before and during Ekstremsportveko)

The Head of Paragliding Safety is the safety director for our paragliding events, one of the most spectacular air sports settings in Norway. The role prepares risk assessments and the safety plan, continuously assesses airspace, weather and landing conditions, briefs pilots and marshals, and coordinates with rescue services. It requires extensive paragliding experience, knowledge of the flying sites in Voss and the authority to decide when to fly and when to stop.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Safety Planning

- Prepare risk assessments and the safety plan for the paragliding events.

- Establish emergency procedures together with the rescue services.

Ongoing Assessment

- Continuously monitor airspace, weather and landing conditions.

- Make decisions on whether flying can go ahead, be paused or be stopped.

Briefings and Coordination

- Conduct safety briefings for pilots and marshals.

- Coordinate with rescue services, the Head of Festival Safety and the paragliding discipline lead.

Post-Event Follow-Up

- Document incidents and review how the safety work functioned.

- Contribute to evaluation and update the safety plan for future events.

We Expect

- You have extensive paragliding experience.

- You have in-depth knowledge of the flying sites in Voss.

- You have a strong safety mindset.

- You have the authority and confidence to make clear decisions about flying and stopping.

Working Hours and Duration

The role requires availability for planning before Ekstremsportveko and high availability during the paragliding events. Physical presence in Voss is required during the festival.

We Offer

- Responsibility for safety at some of the most visible paragliding events in Norway.

- Close collaboration with pilots, rescue services and the festival's safety team.

- Valuable experience in air sports safety management within an international festival setting.

- Terms and conditions by agreement.

Interested? Get in touch!