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Falconer

Train and manage birds of prey to ensure their health and engage in conservation efforts and educational outreach.

16 000 – 28 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education or vocational training
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-2 years
Market tension
Low
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-2 years
Market tension
Low
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
16 000 – 19 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
19 000 – 23 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
23 000 – 28 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès au métier se fait souvent par apprentissage ou formation en centre spécialisé.

Un certificat de capacité est obligatoire pour la détention des rapaces.

Training — Belgium

La formation de fauconnier se fait généralement par un CAP ou un brevet professionnel spécialisé.

Elle inclut des enseignements théoriques sur les oiseaux de proie et des stages pratiques en milieu professionnel.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi est restreint et souvent lié au tourisme et aux spectacles.

Les opportunités sont limitées mais stables.

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