Also called: Regulator Technician
Services and repairs scuba regulators, tanks, and dive computers.
Techs disassemble regulators, replace o-rings, test tanks, and fill air and nitrox, making sure divers' life support gear works perfectly.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Manufacturer service certifications; on-the-job training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Dive computers get smarter, but rebuilding regulators and testing tanks is precise, safety-critical handwork.
Age 18+. One way to start: Get a job at a dive shop, then take a manufacturer regulator-service course First: Scuba certification plus a 1–2 day manufacturer service course
Classes: Shop class, Physics, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9099.
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