Also called: CIVMAR, MSC mariner
Civilian federal employee who crews Navy supply ships, hospital ships, and fuel tankers worldwide.
CIVMARs work as deckhands, cooks, engineers, and officers on ships that refuel Navy warships at sea or carry the hospital ship USNS Comfort. Tours last months. It's a way to see the world on a federal salary without enlisting.
Federal mariner pay with overtime and sea pay; estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma for unlicensed jobs plus a Merchant Mariner Credential; licensed officers need academy training or sea time.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Maritime Studies.
Growing about average. MSC hires continually and often has shortages.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Navy plans more uncrewed supply ships by the 2030s; crewing tankers and hospital ships stays human for now.
Classes: Culinary arts or auto shop CTE, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-5011.
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