Employment

Currently, dependent family members of United States military service members may only legally be employed in Italy if hired for a position on base such as an appropriated fund, non-appropriated fund, contractor position or teleworking with a United States employer. These restrictions are due to the Status of Forces Agreement between the U.S. and Italy.

Dependents in Italy are on a "mission visa" NOT a “work visa.”  The “mission visa” has all of the protections granted under the SOFA, to include use of the United States Post Office on base, Armed Forces in Italy driving privileges and tax-free shopping privileges (i.e., use of the base exchange and commissary).

Those in Italy on an "employment visa" (i.e., a visa that allows employment on the Italian economy) do not enjoy SOFA-protected status or protections. Without an employment visa, one cannot legally work on the Italian economy or be self-employed. Should a family member decide to obtain a work visa, they will not be issued a mission visa and, once in Italy, they will be subject to the normal taxes and responsibilities under Italian labor laws.

Further, use of the United States Post Office for self-employment purposes (e.g., Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pampered Chef, etc.) is illegal, has a high potential for negative Italian intervention if discovered and could endanger mission visa status.

Military Personnel Flights will only process mission visas and do not facilitate in obtaining work visas.

If you are separating or retiring from the military while stationed in Italy, contact Aviano's Military & Family Readiness Center's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to register for Initial & Pre-Separation Counseling. Members are mandated to begin the TAP process NLT 12 months prior to DOS. 

Please email the TAP Org Box at 31FSS.FSH.UTAP@US.AF.MIL or Call +39-0434-30-5407 (off base), 632-5407 (DSN on base) for more information.

My Career Advancement Account

For information on MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource.

The Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) regularly conducts employment workshops for those seeking positions at Aviano Air Base. They also  provide a binder of open contractor positions. The M&FRC can assist in reviewing resume's and providing mock interviews.  For more information or to register for a class, call DSN 314-632-5407 or commercial 011-39-0434-30-5407.

Volunteerism

The Volunteer Resource Program assists in recruitment and recognition of installation volunteers. Aviano promotes a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for both active-duty military and family members throughout the installation. Volunteering is not only an opportunity to share your talents with the community, but it can also be a great step toward obtaining permanent employment while keeping your skills sharp. To view volunteer opportunities on base, visit the Aviano Air Base website and search for “volunteering.” For any questions or concerns regarding volunteering, please call the Military & Family Readiness Center at DSN 314-632-5407 or commercial 011-39-0434-30-5407.