I'm still asked on a regular basis asking me 'how do I get a job in Iraq or Afghanistan?'. Scrolling down you'll see a lot of information that I compiled based on my experience with the big contracting companies (KBR, Fluor and Dynacorp) over the past 3 years or so. The big contract that has the most positions open is Logcap IV. Logcap IV was split up amongst the three big guys with Fluor and Dynacorp receiving the largest pieces.
Fluor operates in Northern Afghanistan, Dynacorp in the south. KBR has the transportation and postal missions in Iraq under Logcap IV. They also have some work in Bahrain, but it doesn't pay very well.
Logcap III is still operating in both Iraq, yes still operating in 2011 even though troops are supposed to leave, the mission is ongoing. However, word on the street is the program will be closing up shop in the near future. I wouldn't apply to Logcap III as you may get there and be sent home. It's happened before in that program so don't think it cannot happen to you, they could fly you to Houston, do all your shots and get you all geared up to go. You could land in Dubai and then be turned around.
Afghanistan / Logcap IV is probably your best bet right now. I wouldn't anticipate that changing for the next year or so. There is a lot of construction going on there and the war is still pretty hot and heavy, so you'll see job postings on all the major contractor's websites (Fluor, Dynacorp, IAP Worldwide, etc.). I would recommend reapplying fairly frequently and if possible get your resumed tailored to the specific jobs you applying for, this will increase the chances you get picked up.
Fluor operates in Northern Afghanistan, Dynacorp in the south. KBR has the transportation and postal missions in Iraq under Logcap IV. They also have some work in Bahrain, but it doesn't pay very well.
Logcap III is still operating in both Iraq, yes still operating in 2011 even though troops are supposed to leave, the mission is ongoing. However, word on the street is the program will be closing up shop in the near future. I wouldn't apply to Logcap III as you may get there and be sent home. It's happened before in that program so don't think it cannot happen to you, they could fly you to Houston, do all your shots and get you all geared up to go. You could land in Dubai and then be turned around.
Afghanistan / Logcap IV is probably your best bet right now. I wouldn't anticipate that changing for the next year or so. There is a lot of construction going on there and the war is still pretty hot and heavy, so you'll see job postings on all the major contractor's websites (Fluor, Dynacorp, IAP Worldwide, etc.). I would recommend reapplying fairly frequently and if possible get your resumed tailored to the specific jobs you applying for, this will increase the chances you get picked up.
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