Marine Officer Technical (VWO)

Introductory text

Are you in your final year of school? Don't wait until after your exams, apply now and get a chance for a training placement! Do you want to prepare as well as possible for your interview with the Admission Advisory Committee (ACI)? Then visit a "day in the life" at the Royal Netherlands Naval College (KIM) via the link above.

Do you want to lead a unit that is deployable worldwide under all circumstances? And are you interested in the contribution technology can make to the missions of the Royal Netherlands Navy Corps? Then follow the training to become a Marine Officer Technical, including the bachelor's degree in Military Systems and Technology (MS&T).

After you have applied, you will be invited for the Marine Fitness Test. If you pass that, you will then receive an invitation for the medical examination.

What you will do

As a Marine Officer Technical in the Royal Netherlands Navy Corps, you are deployable worldwide under all circumstances. In icy cold and tropical heat, in the city and in rough terrain. You will go on bivouacs at home and abroad (also during your training) and can also be deployed for special missions or on deployment in a risk area. However, a large part of your time will be spent leading a platoon at the barracks in the Netherlands, which must be ready for deployment at any moment.
With your technical background, you will be further deployed for various operational functions. You will then be responsible for the procurement and optimal deployment of Military Systems and Technology. Maintenance of these systems also falls under your responsibility.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: your gross base salary, with allowances and our favorable travel expenses, pension, and healthcare scheme, will result in a pleasant net surprise.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as in the Defense organization.
• Growth opportunities: the Defense organization is not only an employer but also a large training institute where you can follow courses to grow personally and professionally.

Where you will work

First, you will follow the Marine Training, a 24-week program in Rotterdam. During this training, various exercises will be covered, including shooting training, basic helicopter training, amphibious skills, field weeks, and a three-week mountain training abroad.

After this Marine Training, you will follow the POTOM (Practical Training for Marine Officer) for 16 to 24 weeks, after which you will progress to the Operator Course of 16 weeks.

Your 4-year and 10-month training will largely take place at the Royal Netherlands Naval College (KIM) in Den Helder.

Maybe you're hesitating. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you can't do today, you'll learn tomorrow. With good education, training, guidance, and a team that stands behind you.

Don't worry, we believe in you. In the Defense organization, you will receive everything you need to grow: good education, training, coaching, and a team that stands behind you. If it doesn't work out after all? We will help you further. Together we will look at where you are the right fit within the Defense organization.

Do you have more questions about this vacancy? We are happy to help you.