The Military can be a lifelong career path, giving its members a structured environment in which to advance and succeed, even financially. Compare military pay to civilian pay to see that Military Service doesn't mean decreasing your earning potential. In addition, the Military offers many programs to help servicemembers transition to civilian careers following retirement.
Service develops integrity, responsibility, and perseverance—qualities that appeal to employers in the civilian world as well. In fact, many U.S. employers have recruiters who look specifically for candidates with military background. These companies understand that servicemembers are prepared with the best possible training and work ethic, and make an effort to employ those who have served.
G.I. Jobs Top 5 Military Employers
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1. BNSF Railway
- Transportation — Railroad
- www.bnsf.com/careers/military
- 817-352-6026
- Military Recruiting Contact: Connie E. McLendon
With its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, BNSF Railway was formed by the merger of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railways. For more than 150 years, BNSF Railway has been quietly delivering cars, coal, clothing, games, and nearly anything else found in homes and businesses. BNSF is looking for well-rounded candidates from all military ranks. Its mechanical and conductor positions are ideal for dedicated, young enlisted troops who may not have had time to earn a degree during their tours of duty.
2. Union Pacific
- Transportation — Railroad
- www.up.com/employment/military
- 800-877-5634
- Military Recruiting Contacts: Ken Kuwamura, Latrice Torres, Gordon Hartman
With corporate offices located in Omaha, Nebraska, Union Pacific Corporation is the nation's foremost overland transportation company, and oversees the largest railroad in the United States. UP heavily recruits transitioning members of the Military for their strong work ethic, solid training, and firm discipline. The company partners with the Department of Defense across the country to participate in local Transition Access Programs (TAP).
3. ITT Corporation
- Industrial Manufacturing, Defense, Electronics
- www.itt.com/careers
ITT is the world's premier supplier of pumps, systems, and services to move, control, and treat water and other fluids. The company is also a major supplier of sophisticated military defense systems, and provides advanced technical and operational services to a broad range of government agencies. It's only natural that a company with so many applications related to defense would find value in hiring employees with military experience.
4. EG&G (Lear Siegler)
- Engineering — Technical Services
- www.egginc.com/careers
- 877-532-7462
Based in Austin, Texas, EG&G Technical Services, Inc. and Lear Siegler Services, Inc. consolidated to become one of the nation's leading U.S. federal government contractors. EG&G provides operations and maintenance, systems engineering and technical assistance, and program management, primarily to the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security.
5. USAA
- Insurance and Financial Services
- www.usaa.apply2jobs.com
- 210-498-1297
- Military Recruiting Contact: Ken Huxley, col., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
From its headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, USAA provides products and services dedicated to helping military servicemembers and their families. These include automotive, homeowner's, and life insurance designed to suit individual needs and budgets, and money-management programs accessible from anywhere in the world with full-service online banking. Of USAA's 22,000 employees, 10 percent are veterans.
