Employment

Total number of employers as of the last quarter of 2024: 16

Average weekly wage: $936, which translates to $48,672/year.

The Family Employment Readiness Program helps family members with resume writing, interview skills and how to enhance their career development. Basic employment opportunities in Naval Air Facility Atsugi are through Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Navy Exchange. The majority of the jobs are customer service, clerk, food service, child care, administrative work, bookkeeper, computer technician, etc. Supervisory positions and advanced skills positions are very limited. Substitute teachers are always needed in both elementary school in Atsugi as well as middle school and high school in Camp Zama, a nearby Army Base.

Modeling: Many Japanese modeling agencies look for diversity and are interested in people of any size, shape, age, ethnicity or appearance. The Atsugi Fleet and Family Support Center has a list of the most popular modeling agencies. Modeling fairs are offered by the AF&FSC once a year.

Teaching English: Native speakers of English are very often in demand by schools, companies or private citizens. Quite often, formal teaching credentials are not necessary. Monthly workshops to help you get started teaching English are provided by the AF&FSC.

The AF&FSC’s FERP can be contacted at DSN 315.264.3372 or internationally by dialing 011.81.467.63.3372 or by visiting the program’s website.

The FERP coordinator can also assist you with:

• Interviewing techniques
• Employment overview - Atsugi and Camp Zama area
• Effective resume writing
• Government employment tips
• Spouse Employment Preparedness Workshop 

Be sure to plan in advance for your overseas job search. Bring copies of college transcripts and professional licenses, as well as letters of reference. In addition, it is advisable to bring addresses, phone numbers, etc. which can be helpful in completing application forms or background checks. If you are a prior civil service member, be sure to bring your most recent SF-50.

PCS tip: This information is often difficult to gather once you have arrived. Bring all your documents with you, but do not pack them in your household goods shipment!

The Transition Assistance Program prepares separating, retiring and demobilizing service members (and their families) with the information, skills and knowledge necessary for a successful transition from military to civilian life. The first step in your transition process is to complete the congressionally mandated pre-separation counseling session, which furnishes detailed information on the various benefits and services available.

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

Unemployment benefits are on a case-by-case basis and are determined by your state of residence.  Please visit the employment security website of your state of residence for more information.

The Family Employment Readiness program helps family members with resume writing, interview skills and to enhance their career development. Basic employment opportunities in NAF Atsugi are through MWR and NEX. The majority of the jobs are customer service, clerk, food service, child care provider, admin work, bookkeeper, computer technician and etc. Supervisory positions and advanced skills positions are very limited. Substitute teachers are always needed in both the Elementary School in Atsugi, Middle School and High School in Camp Zama which is the Army Base. Please visit the USAJOBS or NAVY.MWR for current openings.