Biography of Florian Wechselberger
Florian Wechselberger
An Austrian expert in alpine risk management and natural disaster response (ERND), Florian is an IVBV mountain guide and sports educator whose career focuses on operational safety, leading air rescue teams, and advanced training in disaster prevention. With a strong academic background in crisis management, Florian combines field experience with strategic consulting for international organizations, authorities, and emergency services.
Curriculum Vitae of Florian Wechselberger
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Personal Details:
- Full Name: Florian Wechselberger
- Date of Birth: June 15, 1980
- Nationality: Austrian
- Location: Schwendau, Tyrol – Austria
- Contact: +43 664 350 86 60 | florian@alpine-guiding.at
- Risk and Disaster Management: Studies in Risk Prevention and Disaster Management (Vienna).
- Mountain and Ski Guide: International Certification IVBV / IFMGA.
- Sports Science: Degree in Sports, Movement, and English (Innsbruck).
- Medical Emergencies: Emergency Paramedic (NKV) and Immediate Life Support (ILS) Instructor (ERC).
- Forensic Expertise: Court-certified expert for alpine incidents (in training).
- German: Native speaker
- English: Advanced / Professional level
- Italian: Fluent / Communicative level
- Latin: Basic knowledge
- ERND: Member of the Natural Disaster Emergency Response team.
- ÖAMTC Flugrettung: Flight operator and trainer at the Air Rescue College.
- Bergrettung Tirol: Operations leader and mountain rescuer in Tyrol.
- Avalanche Warning Service: Observer and instructor for the Tyrolean Avalanche Commission.
- Alpenverein Akademie: Member of the technical training team.
- Safety Management: Safety consultancy for national and international companies in high-risk environments.
- Crisis Management: Planning of measures against natural disasters and management of protection forests.
- Air Rescue: Specialized training and execution of helicopter rescue maneuvers (ÖAMTC).
- Global Expeditions: Lead guide in the Alps and expeditions in mountain ranges outside of Europe.
- Academic Training: Author and lecturer of technical literature on alpine safety and prevention.
- Systems: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applied to emergency plan management.
- Competencies: Goal-oriented leadership, resilience under pressure, transparent communication, and field-based problem-solving.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2020 - 2026 Lead of Risk Management and Safety Management at Alpine Guiding & Risk Management. Strategic consultancy for international companies in natural disaster prevention and the design of emergency concepts in alpine environments.
- 2015 - 2026 Flight Operator and Trainer at ÖAMTC Flugrettung & Air Rescue College. Specialized training in air rescue and execution of tactical helicopter maneuvers for emergency medical services and mountain rescue.
- 2010 - 2026 Instructor and Alpine Safety Observer for the Tyrolean Avalanche Warning Service and Avalanche Commission. Training of technical teams and critical decision-making in natural hazard management and infrastructure protection.
- Gemini dijo 2018 - 2026 Emergency Operations Coordinator at ERND (Emergency Response in Natural Disasters). Leadership and staff-level management (Stabbeling) for large-scale damage events and natural disasters, coordinating between authorities and civil forces.
- 2005 - 2026 IVBV Mountain Guide and Sports Educator. Group leadership in international expeditions and development of high-pressure teambuilding programs in high-mountain environments for corporate sectors.
- Court-Certified Expert and Alpine Accident Evaluator. Technical analysis and reconstruction of mountain incidents for legal proceedings and the standardization of international safety norms.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSE AS A GUIDE
Florian Wechselberger completed his education and specialized technical training in:
- Master’s in Risk Prevention and Disaster Management: Advanced academic training at the University of Vienna (Postgraduate Studies).
- IFMGA Mountain and Ski Guide: Highest category international certification (International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations).
- Sports Science and Pedagogy: Professional degree in Sports, Movement, and English from the University of Innsbruck.
- Air Rescue and Flight Operations: Certified Instructor and Flight Operator at the Air Rescue College (ÖAMTC) for helicopter-based medical rescue.
- Emergency Medical Training: Emergency Paramedic (NKV) and Immediate Life Support (ILS) Instructor (ERC), specializing in Outdoor First Aid.
- Natural Hazard Management: Specialist at the Tyrolean Avalanche Warning Service and Commission, focusing on infrastructure protection and forest management.
- Court-Certified Expert in Alpine Accidents: Certified technical expert for the reconstruction and analysis of mountain incidents for legal proceedings.
- Specialization in Leadership (Teamführung): Advanced training in team direction under pressure and crisis management for large-scale events (ERND).
ABOUT HIS WORK
International Experience in Europe, Asia, and Global Mountain Ranges
Florian Wechselberger has consolidated his career as an expert in alpine risk management and disaster response, gaining valuable technical experience by collaborating with emergency organizations and corporate sectors in diverse scenarios:
- Europe (Alpine Region): Extensive track record in Austria (Tyrol) as a mountain rescue operations leader, safety consultant for national companies, and instructor for the avalanche warning service.
- Asia and International Mountain Ranges: Group leadership and safety management in high-complexity expeditions in mountain ranges outside of Europe, applying international survival and rescue protocols.
- Cross-Border Emergency Management: Collaboration in international air rescue networks and natural disaster response (ERND), coordinating large-scale operations with civil and military authorities.
- Specialized Training: Instructor and guest lecturer at elite training centers such as the Air Rescue College (ÖAMTC), exporting Austrian alpine safety methodologies to rescue teams worldwide.
