Colonel
Also called wing commander, lieutenant colonel, battalion commander
Colonels serve in the staff of a military commander, and function as primary advisers in operational and strategic decision-making to senior officers.
What you'd do
Devise military tacticsDefend human rightsMaintain operational communicationsEnsure information securityAdvise superiors on military operations+ 2 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.