Apply Now: Bundesheer Seeks Pilots

The Austrian Armed Forces are increasingly seeking new recruits for their air forces. The greatest personnel demand is currently in the helicopter sector, but pilots for transport and combat aircraft are also being sought. Interested individuals can apply even before starting their basic military service.

Requirements and Qualifications

The prerequisites for an application include psychological and physical suitability, a completed apprenticeship or a vocational school diploma, and a so-called rating number of at least seven. Those interested in training as a Eurofighter pilot additionally need a high school diploma.

Other requirements include a clean criminal record, color vision capability, and eyesight with a maximum of five diopters. Applicants must also have no criminal convictions.

Multi-Year Training with Good Earning Opportunities

After a successful selection process, a minimum of three years of training follows. This ranges from general candidate training to practical flight training and specialization as a mission pilot. Options include helicopters, transport aircraft, or fighter jets.

From the seventh month of training, flight students receive a gross salary of around 3,000 euros. After completing the training, the starting salary as a mission pilot is 7,160 euros gross per month.

"Dream Job with Responsibility"

Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) emphasized the importance of pilot training in a press release. She pointed to the ongoing modernization of the air forces with new aircraft and helicopters. "Being a pilot in the armed forces is a dream job," Tanner stated. It is a way to "serve the country and receive high-quality training."

(APA/Red)

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