Also called: Marine Engine Technician
Repairs and rebuilds the diesel engines on tugs, fishing boats, ferries, and yachts.
Mechanics tear down engines, replace injectors, align shafts, and diagnose problems with laptops, often climbing into tiny engine rooms in boatyards.
Based on BLS diesel mechanics data.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Diesel or marine technology trade school; manufacturer certifications.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Marine Technology (trade school), Diesel Technology (trade school).
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Laptop diagnostics get smarter, but tearing down engines and aligning shafts in bilges stays hands-on.
Classes: Auto or diesel CTE class, Physics, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-3031.
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