The Bundeswehr is seen as a safe employer.
Not only are soldiers wanted for military service, but also employees for civilian positions.
The Bundeswehr offers much more than just the service of the weapon.
With around 250,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in Germany *.
The
variety of training and career opportunities
is correspondingly large
.
You can even study with the German army.
Because the Bundeswehr is considered a safe employer, it should arouse interest among many people, especially in the Corona crisis.
Because while many employees are struggling with short-time working or job
loss
due to the pandemic, the armed forces are securing
crisis-proof jobs
- also in the civilian sector.
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Bundeswehr career in the civilian sector: what positions are there?
In addition to military service, the Bundeswehr also offers a civilian career.
In the administration, these employees ensure that the armed forces have everything they need.
The
civilian job offer
is extremely diverse.
According to the Bundeswehr, a
career can be made
in
around 40 professions
in administration
.
Examples of civil positions in the Bundeswehr:
Electronics technicians
Firefighter
Caregivers
HR manager
Painter & varnisher
Cook
Engineer
Lawyer
Dental technician
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What are the advantages of the Bundeswehr as an employer?
In the fight for new employees, the Bundeswehr presents itself as a modern and family-friendly employer.
According to the company, a regular
41- or 39-hour week
with overtime
compensation is
standard, as are opportunities for
part-time work, job sharing and home office
.
Part-time training is even possible, which should be particularly interesting for young parents.
The Bundeswehr also provides crèche, kindergarten and day care places.
On the Kununu evaluation portal, 66 percent of employees recommend the Bundeswehr as an employer.
While many praise the variety of tasks and the security of the job, some criticize the prevailing
bureaucracy
and the poor image of the Bundeswehr.
Bundeswehr offers career advice to interested applicants
Anyone interested in a civil or military career in the Bundeswehr can turn to the in-house career advice service.
Applicants can obtain further information via a free hotline or chat.
Bundeswehr career: what salary is possible?
Both collective
bargaining employees
(TVöD) and
civil servants
work in the Bundeswehr
.
In the latter, three career groups are distinguished: the middle, upper and higher service.
The payment is correspondingly different.
You can find out exactly
what
salaries
are possible
in the Bundeswehr
in our salary article on the Bundeswehr.
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