Junior Officer Air Mobile Combat Support Engineer

Introduction

Are you interested in technology? And do you have (almost) your VMBO TL/GL, HAVO, or VWO diploma? As a Junior Officer Air Mobile Combat Support Engineer with the Engineers, you are the indispensable link in conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Do you want to commit yourself to protection in all places where the armed forces are deployed?

What you will do

The Engineers – also known as the construction company of the Army – are broadly deployable. Besides laying and clearing mines, they are also involved in building and demolishing bridges, roads, and airfields. They also build shelters, observation posts, and combat positions. All of this is done with the goal of slowing down the advancing enemy and neutralizing the work of the enemy Engineers. Additionally, the Engineers carry out decontamination activities in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) substances.

As a Junior Officer Air Mobile Combat Support Engineer, you will lead a group of approximately ten soldiers. You are responsible for the proficiency and deployability of your people, and you provide their education and training in individual military skills. Your group supports combat units during fighting by making and keeping the terrain passable. At the same time, you try to make the terrain difficult to traverse for the enemy, for example, by creating obstacles.

Please note: There are multiple start dates per year. The start date for which you are eligible will be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the psychological examination, the medical examination, and the security screening. Once all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed and confirmed with you.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: your gross base salary, supplemented by allowances, our favorable arrangements, and an annual bonus, will result in a pleasant surprise in your net income.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as in the Armed Forces.
• Career opportunities: the Armed Forces are, in addition to being an employer, also a large training institute where you can follow (paid) training courses to grow personally and professionally.

Where you will work

You will work at the Engineer unit of the 11 Air Mobile Brigade in Schaarsbergen. The Air Mobile Brigade is a rapidly deployable unit that can be on location anywhere in the world within 20 days for, among other things, the defense of its own territory, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid.

After entering service, you will first follow the Junior Officer Training at the Royal Military School in Ermelo, where you will learn all basic military skills. After completion, you will start the job-specific training at the Defence Training and Education Centre for Engineers in Vught. If you do not yet possess a driver's license, you will additionally follow the driver's training at the Driver Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. Once you have earned your red beret, you can start working at the Engineer unit.

As a soldier, you will participate in various exercises. Furthermore, please be aware that, like any soldier, you may be deployed abroad.

The Royal Netherlands Army takes your placement preference into account, but may deviate from the initial placement preference for organizational reasons. The Royal Netherlands Army will inform you about your actual placement during the Job-Specific Training.

Junior Officer Air Mobile Combat Support Engineer €3,400 ~ €4,250 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: SchaarsbergenJunior Officer Air Mobile Combat Support Engineer What you will do These topics are frequently asked at the Defence Chatbot Bang with the Air Mobile Brigade This is your team Tim Melvin Patrick Air Mobile Brigade Soldier Armoured Engineers Corporal Armoured Engineers What you will receive from us 5 items We will train you

After entering service, you will first follow the Junior Officer Training at the Royal Military School in Ermelo, where you will learn all basic military skills. After completion, you will start the job-specific training at the Defence Training and Education Centre for Engineers in Vught. If you do not yet possess a driver's license, you will additionally follow the driver's training at the Driver Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. Once you have earned your red beret, you can start working at the Engineer unit.

Application Process This is you

Maybe you doubt. We don't. 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.

Take the step How do I prepare?

Don't worry, we believe in you. At Defence, 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, we will help you further. Together, we will look for where you are the right fit within Defence.

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