Teaching Planai Flying high

© Harald Steiner - Fotografie

Apprenticeship at the Planai

Aiming high - your career summit

Do you want to experience technology up close, enjoy working in a team and like being outdoors? Then start your career at Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen.
© Harald Steiner - Fotografie

Your contact person

Silvester Grogl

Apprentice supervisor

Do you want to aim high? Then you've come to the right place - and your first contact is me. As an apprentice representative of Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen, I will accompany you from the first taster day to the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

I know the company, the training and the team like no other - and I'm always ready to listen to you.

Whether you have questions about the apprenticeship, your application or just want to get a taste of what it's like: just get in touch with me!

Phone: +43 3687 22042 186

Your contact person

Silvester Grogl

Apprentice supervisor

Do you want to aim high? Then you've come to the right place - and your first contact is me. As an apprentice representative of Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen, I will accompany you from the first taster day to the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

I know the company, the training and the team like no other - and I'm always ready to listen to you.

Whether you have questions about the apprenticeship, your application or just want to get a taste of what it's like: just get in touch with me!

Phone: +43 3687 22042 186

© Harald Steiner - Fotografie

Teaching

Ropeway technician

  • Apprenticeship period: 3.5 years
  • Vocational school: LBS Hallein | Salzburg
  • Training on state-of-the-art cable car systems (10-seater gondola, 8-seater chairlift)
  • You learn operation, maintenance and fault analysis directly in practice

Teaching

Ropeway technician

  • Apprenticeship period: 3.5 years
  • Vocational school: LBS Hallein | Salzburg
  • Training on state-of-the-art cable car systems (10-seater gondola, 8-seater chairlift)
  • You learn operation, maintenance and fault analysis directly in practice

Double apprenticeship

Cable car technician & electrical technician

  • Apprenticeship period: 4 years
  • Vocational school: LBS Hallein | Salzburg
  • In addition to the basics of ropeway technology, you will also acquire know-how in electrical engineering (e.g. low-voltage and low-current technology)
  • You will work on snowmaking systems and electrical components throughout the ski area

© Harald Steiner - Fotografie

Double apprenticeship

Cable car technician & electrical technician

  • Apprenticeship period: 4 years
  • Vocational school: LBS Hallein | Salzburg
  • In addition to the basics of ropeway technology, you will also acquire know-how in electrical engineering (e.g. low-voltage and low-current technology)
  • You will work on snowmaking systems and electrical components throughout the ski area

© Harald Steiner - Fotografie

Teaching

with Matura

  • You can also complete your Matura at the same time as your apprenticeship
  • Many paths are open to you after graduation: studies, further training or a career with us

Teaching

with Matura

  • You can also complete your Matura at the same time as your apprenticeship
  • Many paths are open to you after graduation: studies, further training or a career with us

What you should bring with you

Prerequisites

  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Enjoy working outdoors
  • Team spirit, a sense of responsibility and reliability
  • No fear of heights - you also work on the support!
  • Complete taster days at the Planai in advance

Your advantages

as part of the Planai-Team

  • Ski pass for the winter, season ticket for the summer
  • External internships and additional internal training
  • Special training in technology, mechanics, hydraulics and electrical engineering
  • Bonuses for very good performance
  • Discounts at partner companies
  • Company clothing for summer and winter

Girls watch out

Technology is not for you? Think again!

More and more young women are choosing to train as ropeway technicians with us - and show us what they can do every day. If you're curious and like to get stuck in, you've come to the right place.

Are you interested?

Our two girls - Jacqueline and Lara - tell you about their apprenticeship with us.

Girls watch out

Technology is not for you? Think again!

More and more young women are choosing to train as ropeway technicians with us - and show us what they can do every day. If you're curious and like to get stuck in, you've come to the right place.

Are you interested?

Our two girls - Jacqueline and Lara - tell you about their apprenticeship with us.

Your working environment

Varied, diverse & exciting

During your apprenticeship, you will work in many exciting places - from the Dachstein Gletscherbahn aerial tramway at 2,700 m to the 2-seater chairlift on the Wilden Berg in Mautern. With us, you will get to know all areas: Planai, Hochwurzen, Dachstein Glacier, Galsterberg & Wilder Berg Mautern.
© Harald Steiner - Fotografie
The Hochwurzen summit lift ascends with a view of the Dachstein massif and clouds in the valley. | © Josh Absenger
2-seater chairlift on the Wilder Berg Mautern | © Thomas Kovacsics

Your benefits in the Planai team

Your everyday life as an apprentice

Our apprentices talk about their training at Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen.

Your everyday life as an apprentice

Our apprentices talk about their training at Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen.

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