Air Defense Officer (VWO)

Introductory text

Can you concentrate well, are you alert, and do you not hesitate to make decisions? Then you possess qualities that are extremely valuable in defending our airspace. As an Air Defense Officer, you will lead a team responsible for operating Patriot systems.

What you will do

As an Air Defense Officer, you will lead a team of two fire control NCOs, one maintenance NCO, and a launch crew. With your team, you will be part of the Guided Weapons Group of the Ground-Based Air Defense Command in Vredepeel (near the municipality of Venray). This unit is equipped with Patriot systems, which can be deployed anywhere in the world quickly to search, detect, and intercept targets with radar from low to high altitude and at long range. The Patriot system consists of a radar, a fire control center, and a number of launch platforms from which missiles are fired. In the fire control center, you will scan the airspace with the radar, looking for unknown aircraft or projectiles. Together with your team, you will make the decision to fire a missile or not, but the final responsibility lies with you. You will ensure the good technical condition, setup, and operation of the systems. To guarantee quick and good operational readiness of the system, you will train regularly with your team. During your service, you will also certainly experience large exercises in other NATO countries and a live firing exercise in Crete.

Where you will work

You will work at the Ground-Based Air Defense Command in Vredepeel (on the border of Limburg and North Brabant). The unit consists mainly of soldiers from the Army and the Air Force, but also from the Navy. You may also be deployed elsewhere in NATO to guard the airspace. Before you start working in the fire control center, you will follow a Military Scientific Education (MWO) at the Royal Military Academy (KMA) in Breda and a vocational training. You will follow the bachelor's degree in Military Business Administration (MBW), Military Sciences (KW), or Military Systems & Technology (MS&T). Because all systems are mobile and the fire controllers and launchers transport them themselves, you will spend part of your training obtaining various driver's licenses.

Air Defense Officer (VWO) €4,050 ~ €4,450 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Obtain your driver's license for free Location: VredepeelAir Defense Officer (VWO) What you will do These topics are frequently asked about at the Defense Chatbot This is what we offer you 5 items This is your team Marieke Rico Nick Specialist Air Surveillance Air Battle Manager Technical Service This is you

Maybe you hesitate. We do not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good education, training, guidance, and a team that supports you.

Take the step We will train youApplication processHow do I prepare?

Don't worry, we believe in you. At Defense, you will receive everything you need to grow: good education, training, coaching, and a team that supports you. If it doesn't work out after all? We will help you further. Together we will look for where you do belong within Defense.

Want to know more?

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

Also interesting for you