Careers you’d never guess you could do in the Army

Put your engineering degree to more use than fixing hoovers and emptying the U-bend for your gran.

Engineering Troop Commanders are responsible for all of the Army’s mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, from rifle sights to tank engines to the electronics on helicopters.

After leaving Sandhurst and joining the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers you will lead up to 20 soldiers in countries across the world taking part in peacekeeping missions, as well as helping to deliver humanitarian aid.

Dentist

Every dentist was born wanting to be a dentist. From seven years-old they knew what a molar was, from 10 they were shining a light in people’s eyes.

Dentists in the Army work in dental centres on bases and in the field across the world.

You will lead a team of hygienists, dental technicians and nurses to care for Army personnel and their family members.

Captain Rene Cheema, said: “Military dentists can rightly claim to be the world’s best.”

Helicopter Pilot Officer

You haven’t driven your Micra since summer and you know when Christmas comes round you’re going to be a bit rusty.

Make sure when you go home for Christmas it’s with some serious expertise.

Helicopter Pilot Officers are trained to fly elite helicopters.

You provide support for troops on the ground using your command and leadership skills and you look after the welfare and career development of the soldiers under your command.

Instead of becoming a primary school teacher in Slough you can teach soldiers and help them achieve their full potential.

In your first two years, you’ll complete a PGCE and deliver courses on a range of subjects from coaching to international relations.

As you progress up the ranks you will gain a Masters which allows you to act as an educational consultant and develop training for British Army units and those of the Army’s International allies.

Doctor

You’ve spent the last seven years of your medical degree sat in the same lecture hall in Birmingham week in, week out.

As an Army doctor you will travel the world with your team, treating casualties on the front line, caring for soldiers, sick family members or providing medical cover for Army sports events.

Army doctors are highly trained and play a vital role in keeping Army personnel fighting fit.

Electronic Warfare Operator

You’ve been listening to your next door neighbour argue with their ex since the start of the year, and it’s wearing thin.

Electronic Warfare Operators use hi-tech devices to listen in on their enemy and block their communications.

It’s highly sensitive work, and you could find yourself helping the Intelligence Corps on confidential missions or supporting bomb disposal teams.

Electronic Warfare Operator, Lance Corporal Calvin Farrin, said: “A lot of our work is secret and our trade has been described as ‘communications spy’.”

“I get paid well, I get to see the world and I’m doing a job that I enjoy.”

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 The Army is recruiting its next generation of leaders.

Whatever your background, if you want a job that gives you passion, purpose and responsibility, consider a career as an Army Officer.

Search Army Officer.  

1. Enjoy immediate leadership responsibilities, and receive world renowned training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

2. Earn a higher than average starting salary – officers’ basic pay starts at £25,472 on appointment, rising to £30,617+ on graduation

3. Life as an Army Officer comes with challenge, responsibility and guaranteed progression

Explore over 200 roles with the Army’s Role Finder.

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