Air force officer
Also called pilot officer, air commodore, flight officer
Air force officers specialise in flying or ground duties, and supervise a team of air force personnel. They coordinate their team's training and welfare, and perform duties specific to their area of specialisation.
What you'd do
Devise military tacticsLead military troopsPerform military operationsEnsure compliance with types of weaponsIdentify security threats+ 9 more essential skills
Will there be jobs?
There is no forecast for this group of jobs in the EU.
Right now
3 of 27 countries report a shortage of commissioned armed forces officers, 1 a surplus.
Commissioned armed forces officers · EURESWhat does it pay?
There is no pay estimate for this group in the EU.
Among armed forces occupations in the EU, women earn 17% less per hour than men. Armed forces occupations · Eurostat
What do I need to study?
Usually a degreeA degree in military and defence is the usual route.
Field that teaches it
Military and defence
Vocational route, EU
4 in 10 trainees in this field
Services graduates in a matching job
59% in the EU
819 institutions in the EU offer services bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.
Will AI change it?
The ILO does not score this group of jobs.