In the Air Force:
Aerospace Medical Service; Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician; Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician; Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician; Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician; Health Services Management Apprentice; Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology; Pararescue Helper; Special Reconnaissance Craftsman; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Apprentice; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Superintendent
In the Army:
Bridge Crewmember; Cannon Crewmember; Cavalry Scout; Combat Engineer; Combat Medic Specialist; M1 Armor Crewman; Marine Deck Officer; Military Police; Unit Supply Specialist; Watercraft Operator
In the Coast Guard:
Boat Forces Operations; Boatswain; Boatswain Specialty; Boatswain's Mate; Diving Specialist; Marine Safety Specialist Deck; Operations Systems Specialist; Seaman
In the Marine Corps:
Combat Engineer; Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft (CRRC) Coxswain; Critical Skills Operator; Reconnaissance Marine
In the Navy:
7 Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Coxswain; CWO - Boatswain, Surface; Commanding Officer, Afloat (Captain); Diving Officer (Deep Sea, He02); Force Protection Boat Coxswain; Landing Craft Air Cushion Craftmaster; Navigation Manager; Quartermaster; Ship's Navigator (Inertial Systems); Submarine Assistant Navigator (ANAV)
Seafaring is not just a career…it’s a lifestyle. Captains, mates and ship pilots spend their days on the water on vessels of all sizes…on inland lakes and rivers, as well as the open sea. The captain is responsible for every aspect of the voyage and vessel. They set course and speed, direct crew members, and ensure that proper procedures are followed, keeping logs and records of the ship's movements and cargo, and supervising the loading and unloading of cargo and passengers. Mates are the captain's "right hand." They manage and train the deck crew, inspect and maintain inventory of equipment and order needed repairs. They stand watch, oversee ship operations and navigation when the captain is not on duty. Pilots are responsible for steering ships in and out of berths, through hazardous conditions and boat traffic. They motor out from harbor as a ship approaches, then climb aboard to take charge and safely berth the ship. Life aboard ship requires that one must be in good physical condition to tolerate the extremes of weather and irregular hours, and to be ready to respond to unexpected danger. Captains and ship pilots are expected to have vocational training or an associate’s degree, while mates often have a high school diploma. All require experience onboard ships. Licensing by the Coast Guard is required for work on ships registered in the U.S. If you can't resist the call of the sea, you might set sail for a nautical career.
What they do:
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
On the job, you would:
Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
changing what is done based on other people's actions
teaching people how to do something
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Spatial
know where things are around you
imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Dependability
Self Control
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Independence
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Route navigation software
FURUNO navigational chart software
Navigational chart software
high school diploma/GED or certificate after high school usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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