Job in marine industry

[ccarver]

Hello, I will be graduating from highschool this year and im looking for a job in the marine industry, i looked at WYOtech college, but the only one that offers that program is in florida, and im worried about hurricanes

are there any other trade/tech schools that offer this? and what about jobs after the program? hourly wadges? ect.... any information would be great!!

 

[AZMinyard]

Re: Job in marine industry

Try the Coast Guard:

http://www.uscg.mil/
http://www.cga.edu/

 

[mthieme]

Re: Job in marine industry

Seaman afraid of hurricanes ???

Aside from USCG and USN, there's a Merchant Marine school in Linthicum Maryland - just below Baltimore. I don't know the name of it, but it shouldn't be hard to google.

 

[oops!]

Re: Job in marine industry

hi.....welcome to i boats....


congratulations on your choice of carrers.....we are all here because we are all nuts about boats......and in a crazy way.........this place is kinda a "boat university"....(but not the kind your looking for)

on this site you will find pros from every aspect of the industry.....

but ....."the marine industry"......is a very big feild !.....can you be more specific on what area?........sales.......mechanics.....design.....diving.....building.

it will help alot.

cheers
oops

 

[KPKID]

Re: Job in marine industry

Your best bet is the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point NY.You spend 1st year in classroom, 2nd year at sea aboard ships of the American Merchant Marine, and then 2 more years at school. You graduate with a BS degree, A license as 3rd Mate or 3RD engineer in the merchant marine and a commission as an Ensign in the navy or coast guard or 2nd lt in the army,marine corps or air force.
KPKID

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Job in marine industry

Daytona's Wyotech is a great school. beautiful area, hurricanes are a few days a year, and if handled correctly, not at real problem for the person. true they destroy property, and take lives of those who did not heed the warning. but every area of the country has it's own drawbacks. come to Florida and enjoy it. if you plan on getting into sales and dealership later in live, the marine school would be a great base to work from. there are so many dealers and salespersonel , that have no idea, of how to work on a boat.

 

[ccarver]

Re: Job in marine industry

im looking for a job like fixing engines big and small, boat repair, inboard, outboad diesel, ect. my idea is if i did get the degree id have to live somewere near alot of water.. and you know what that means for weekends fishing non-stop, and ill have a sweet boat all built up from scratch

i looked at the college in florida by daytona beach, im not afraid of hurricanes... but dont want my career affected by them.. like right in the middle of college, and have to quit cuz everything was distroyed by it... i live in montana, so i know nothing about the ocean lol

but like the ol' motto goes, if you love what you do, you wont have to work a day in your life. and id almost work on boats for free... thats how much i love it but id like to get paid...

 

[abj87]

Re: Job in marine industry

hurricanes = broken boats for mechanics to fix!

 

[zach103]

Re: Job in marine industry

ahhah. i agreee..

just make sure its what you really want to do.. i wanted to be an accountant after junior year. got to the end of senior year still wanted accounting. went to open house here and changed my major to construction management that day

give it some time and think about it.. its only october you got a little bit longer till you really have to decide

 

[mthieme]

Re: Job in marine industry

It would help being close to the water. I'm on the Chesapeake so every creek has a marina. One friend of mine started working at one of the local marinas while still in high school scraping bottoms. He stuck with it and now, 30+ years later he is a master at his trade. He is a perfectionist and is the only person I let touch any of the stuff I can't handle. I was down his house last weekend. A dealer sent him a pair of IPS drives to rebuild.

 

[cdnfthree2]

Re: Job in marine industry

Nothing to add, I just have to have this thread in my replies so I can watch it. Tried subscribing before, but to no avail.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Job in marine industry

the Daytona area is screaming for good mechs, so is Jacksonville, and most of Florida. Jacksonville, only has one good Johnson/Evinrude shop. the other sold out, to a marina now labor cost, and service leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[ccarver]

Re: Job in marine industry

thanks everyone, is there anything in the upper states thou.. cuz i preffer walleye fishing, and what about the great lakes?

 

[zach103]

Re: Job in marine industry

where are you located?
i think theres some in new england

 

[oops!]

Re: Job in marine industry

if your in montana you arent far from the west coast.......seattle and surrounding is a hot bed for the marine industry.....but id pick fla any time

 

[oops!]

Re: Job in marine industry

btw.......i am thourly convinced....we have some of the best mechs on the planet on this site.......

........ANY ONE AGREE ????

read....read....read.......the repair forum here is fantastic......

 

[zach103]

Re: Job in marine industry

Agreeed.. who knows maybe he'll be the next!!

 

[Runaway_Alumacraft]

Re: Job in marine industry

The marine program at WyoTech Daytona is a 6-month diploma program. You can plan your start date and be done before the hurricane season starts. WyoTech has employers from across the US and elsewhere looking for new techs and are in contact with the school daily. With the marine industry heavy into electronics on the engines, more techs are needed that understand how to diagnose todays complicated engines.

 

[pine island fred]

Re: Job in marine industry

Just a suggestion, look into an A&P school. FAA licsened airframe/ powerplant mechanic. Take you about 18 months to finish, oppertunities all over the country. You wont get wealthy but live comfortably. 10 years ago, I would not have recommended it but now the demand is there since a lot of old guys have retired. If you are into electronics, consider an AVIONICS rating also. Unfortunatly I never could understand anything that did not have vacumme tubes so I did not make the transition. Do it on your own, dont expect to go into the military and get your ticket. Right now the world is your oyster, I envy you! regards FRED

 

[haskindm]

Re: Job in marine industry

Here is information on the Seafarers Union training school in Maryland:

Paul Hall Center for Marine Education
America's largest school for merchant marines is nestled on 60 acres on a quiet cove near Piney Point. Established in 1967, the Lundeberg Maryland Seamanship School has attracted as many as 5,000 students. During the 1970s, the number of students declined as the demand for merchant marines dipped; but in recent years, more jobs have been available for graduates. The school has an extensive physical training program, including knot-tying, lowering lifeboats, and handling fire equipment. The complex includes dormitories, training ships, and other facilities. It is funded by U.S. shipping companies and operated by the Seafarers International Union. The school is named for the founder and first president of the union, Harry Lundeberg. The school's Basic Vocational Education and Basic Food Service programs guarantee each student a well-paid job aboard a vessel that is under a contractual agreement between the private shipping companies and the Seafarers International Union. The advanced and specialized programs assure upward mobility through the maritime industry. The school also has programs for high school equivalency, reading improvement, and self-enrichment as well as college programs. Open house is on the first Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paul Hall Center for Marine Education and Lundeberg Maryland Seamanship School, P.O. Box 75, Star Route 249, Piney Point, MD 20674. Telephone: 301-994-0010.