Local Economic Climate

Identifying occupations that have more favorable job prospects is important when making career decisions. Changes in technology, business practices and operations affect how employers structure staffing to improve productivity. In general, the Ohio economy will provide jobs for workers at all educational levels, but individuals with more education and training will enjoy better job opportunities.

Employment on the Base

There are numerous employment opportunities at the base. Visit the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base website under employment. You may also contact the Wright-Patterson M&FRC at 937-257-3592 or DSN 312-787-3592.

Non-Appropriated Fund Employment

If you are looking for on-base employment through the Non-Appropriated Funds department contact NAF Human Resources at 937-257-4173 or DSN 312-787-4173.

Most government job openings on the installation and in the surrounding area can be found through USAJOBS.

If you are transitioning out of the military workforce into the civilian sector contact the Wright-Patterson Military and Family Readiness Center at 937-257-3592 to sign up for the mandatory Transition Assistance Program courses. To register for your mandatory classes federal resume guidance or private-sector resume classes contact the M&FRC or email wpafbtapworkflow@us.af.mil. 

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

For information on My Career Advancement Account Scholarship as well as military spouse education and career opportunities, visit Military OneSource.

Spouses who are completing a permanent change of station with their service member from overseas are eligible for unemployment compensation. When coming from overseas, the applicant must have at least 20 weeks of employment and must have an average weekly wage of at least $148. For more information, visit the Ohio Unemployment Benefits website.

Ohio, however, does not provide unemployment compensation for stateside PCS moves.