Also called: Ship Repair Planner, Scheduler
Schedules the thousands of jobs needed to build or repair a ship.
Planners break work into packages, line up materials, and track progress so welders, fitters, and painters are in the right place at the right time.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree or experience in a shipyard trade.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Industrial Technology, Supply Chain Management.
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI scheduling tools can sequence thousands of work packages; fewer planners will handle exceptions and coordination.
Classes: Business CTE class, Computer applications, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-5061.
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