Car Chief- AO Racing Team

Job Description

Job Description

AO Racing is looking to add a talented Car Chief to its multiple championship winning LMP2 Program.

Leading a Team of Mechanics:

• Lead a team of mechanics on our Oreca 07 LMP2, ensuring work gets done and meets AO Racing’s standards and the car is ready for each event.

• Work closely with Team Manager, Race Engineer, and Crew Chief to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with the team of mechanics to put these in place.
• Delegate and monitor work for mechanics, ensuring everything is completed in the correct timeline.
• Lead by example and motivate your crew through a culture of safety, craftsmanship, responsibility, and dedication.

Vehicle Preparation:

• Direct car preparation for each event, ensuring all development tasks and part tracking are complete.
• Refine practices across all build departments and maintain an up to date deep technical knowledge.

• Utilize HH Data Management for build, setup, and event information.
• Perform and lead team in accurate vehicle setup and set down.

At Track Tasks:

• Responsible for ensuring that the mechanics and the car are ready to execute all phases of the event:

• Vehicle service and preparation.
• Setup changes, diagnostics, and repairs between sessions.

• Lead the crew during pit stop execution and go over the wall to service the car during Pit Stops.
• Accurate post-event teardown and event-related information will be meticulously recorded, leaving no detail behind.

  Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional appearance of cars, equipment, and workspace.
• Interaction with AO’s growing fan base and sponsors.

• Involvement with the teams’ long-term planning and continued education and leadership training.
• Stay current on technical specifications, event procedures, and pit lane rules.

What you’ll need: 

• 10+ years in motorsports with focus on vehicle preparation, development, and event execution.
• 2+ years as a car/crew chief in professional racing.
• Prototype race car experience and training is plus
• Oreca P2 experience is a plus
• Expertise in disassembly, inspection, and reassembly to technical specifications; strong understanding of setups and safety systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in machining (lathes, mills, drill presses, band saws).
• Ability to work safely with hazardous materials; knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in car setup and parts lifeing per manufacturer parameters.
• Valid US passport and international travel.

Why AO Racing?

There are many benefits that come with working with us as a Full-time employee such as:  

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their eligible family members.
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• All travel expenses covered
• Modern, clean, and well-equipped shop
• Great team environment and work ethic
• Race team uniform and equipment
• Tuition Assistance Program
• AO Racing Merchandise discount program
• On-Site Gym
• Competitive Pay & Bonus Program