Air Defence Non-Commissioned Officer Air Assault

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Are you looking for a varied job where you lead and make a difference? Do you have at least a VMBO-GL diploma? Then this is your chance.

At the Air Assault Brigade, we are looking for new non-commissioned officers. In this challenging role, you will lead a team, take responsibility, and work together based on trust. You are an example to your colleagues and ensure that your team can perform optimally under various circumstances.

Do you recognize yourself in leadership, responsibility, and trust? Then apply as a non-commissioned officer at the Air Assault Brigade.

What you will do

United on the ground, decisive in the air: that is the motto of Air Defence Air Assault. As an Air Defence Non-Commissioned Officer Air Assault, you will lead a team that detects, monitors, and, if necessary, neutralizes threats from the air from the ground. In this way, you contribute to the protection of military personnel, civilians, vital objects, and important areas.

You will start as a squad leader. In this role, you will lead a squad during exercises, operational deployments, and the daily activities within the unit. You are responsible for the operational readiness of your team and ensure that everyone possesses the right knowledge, skills, and physical and mental preparedness.

Within this role, you can work as: Stinger Squad Commander (MANPADS – Man Portable Air Defense System).

During the selection and training period, you will have the opportunity to further orient yourself to the various roles within Air Defence Air Assault.

Where you will work

As an Air Defence Non-Commissioned Officer Air Assault, you will work at the Air Assault Brigade at the Oranjekazerne in Schaarsbergen (municipality of Arnhem). Together with your team, you will protect vital objects, military units, and important areas in the Netherlands and abroad with advanced air defence systems. In this way, you make a direct contribution to the security of the Netherlands and our allies.

The Royal Netherlands Army will take your preference into account as much as possible when placing you. This may deviate due to operational or organizational circumstances. During the technical training, you will be informed about your final placement location.

Air Defence Non-Commissioned Officer Air Assault €3,400 ~ €4,250 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Obtain your driver's license free of charge Location: Schaarsbergen Air Defence Non-Commissioned Officer Air Assault What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defence Chatbot This is what you get from us 5 items This is you

Maybe you have doubts. We don't. 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 stands behind you.

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