Steve Laudermilch ⋅ Philadelphia, PA ACE Limited ⋅ 26 years experience

Some companies have an excellent track record of recruiting veterans. Here's a link that you might find helpful. Best of luck and thank you for your service.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kathryndill/2014/11/11/the-top-100-military-friendly-employers/

Sean Pritchard ⋅ Clayton, NC MilitaryHire ⋅ 19 years experience

John,

The companies at MilitaryHire (https://www.militaryhire.com) are all actively trying to hire veterans. Many of the larger companies have dedicated veteran recruiting teams.

I wouldn't limit yourself to only aerospace if you are not finding many openings. Many small and medium sized businesses are eager to hire veterans into a variety of roles. Looking beyond aerospace could open up many new opportunities.

Linda Welch ⋅ Plano, TX United States Postal Service ⋅ 40 years experience

Hi John! Great advice from Deb. The United States Postal Service is the second largest employer in the U.S. We offer our team variety, training, and ways to move up. We have specific programs for recent grads and skills matching for applicants with military experience.

From mail carriers to corporate management, we work together to provide efficient, affordable service to the American public. USPS is an excellent workplace for self-motivated people who enjoy independence and measurable goals with the added satisfaction of serving our communities. Visit USPS.com and check out the Careers tab!

The USPS is very veteran friendly with nearly 20 percent of all employees having served. Check out my article on Starting at the Bottom and Working Your Way to the Top for more insight on the postal community.

Linda

Deb Miller ⋅ Bardstown, KY US Postal Service ⋅ 16 years experience

Thanks for your service! Try www.usps.com - always hiring and like other federal agencies. Vet preference. Try www.usajobs.gov - try searching for Aerospace or other jobs you enjoy. USAJOBS is the federal site for federal jobs. Most federal agencies post their jobs there. USPS and one or two other agencies post on their own separate website. Hope this is helpful.

Robert Lamaster ⋅ Olivia, MN Kyndryl ⋅ 17 years experience

Depending on what you do in aerospace, and what you want to do, you may want to consider opportunities at companies that provide services to the aerospace sector. I work for one such company, AECOM (which recently acquired URS). For a briefing paper on our aerospace clients, see

http://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/About/CAM/AECOM%20Aerospace-Defense%20Industry%20Solutions.pdf

AECOM plans, designs, builds, funds, operates, manages, and decommissions (cradle-to-grave), or any combination of the above, for projects around the world. There are other similar companies that provide contract project services (mainly large defense contractors), so you may want to check these out as well.

One benefit, I've found, with a company such as this, is that you aren't stuck in a rut doing the same job forever. As you work on projects, you may see other areas where your skills could be applied, or opportunities for taking your skills in a different direction.

Oh, and to answer your question... many of the defense and B2B contractors, such as AECOM, are very veteran-friendly. In our industries, veterans are sought after since they generally bring experience, spirit, teamwork stills, etc.

Anastasios Handrinos ⋅ Port Richey, FL Handrinos Management: A Consulting Services ⋅ 4 years experience

Try Lockheed Martin or Pall Aerospace