Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is facing a significant challenge: annually, around 3,400 positions need to be filled.
The reason for this immense demand is not only the growing passenger numbers, but also the wave of retirements from the large birth cohorts. The state-owned company is therefore actively promoting secure jobs and attractive prospects – also for career changers.
The rising passenger numbers show that the railway as a mode of transport is more popular than ever. However, success brings challenges: ÖBB needs to expand its capacities and requires numerous new employees to do so. Additionally, there is the issue of generational change: many employees from the baby boomer generation are retiring, leaving a gap that needs to be filled.
Especially in classic railway jobs like locomotive drivers, dispatchers, or shunters, ÖBB offers exciting opportunities for career changers. The company relies on targeted training programs to prepare new employees quickly and efficiently for their tasks.
Attractive employer in challenging times
ÖBB General Director Andreas Matthä emphasizes the company’s social responsibility:
“We support people in difficult phases and strengthen our company with new skilled workers.”
The ÖBB not only focuses on skilled personnel but also on people who want to reorient their careers. For the Minister of Transportation, ÖBB is a central pillar of the mobility transition and climate protection.
The company makes it easy for applicants: the ÖBB website features numerous job openings and requirements, as well as separate sections for career changers to facilitate entry.
With a combination of new technologies, sustainable mobility concepts, and a clear strategy for talent acquisition, ÖBB aims not only to meet the current demand but also to ensure long-term stability. This presents an ideal opportunity for people seeking a meaningful and secure employment to become part of the “Railway of the Future”.