How can I get a (temporary) work permit for germany?

Question

being an american citizen, no university degree, 6 years us army work experience in aviation

What are my options (excluding marrying a german national)?

Answer 1

Have your protential employer arrange it for you.  It will be tough anyway you look at at.  Unemployment in DE is somewhere around 11% - I doubt the government will be anxious to give out work visas when their own citizens can't find work.  Good luck!

Answer 2

You will need a job before applying for the work permit.

It's not very easy....

Here are more details:

http://www.inside-munich.com/germany-wor...

Answer 3

Here are several sites:

http://www.workpermit.com/germany/employ...

http://www.workpermit.com/germany/employ...

http://berlin.usembassy.gov/germany/serv...

http://www.howtogermany.com/pages/reside...

http://www.germany.info/relaunch/info/co...