Also called: Superyacht Deckhand
Entry-level crew who keep a yacht spotless and run the water toys.
Deckhands wash and polish the yacht, drive tenders, set up jet skis and slides for guests, and handle lines when docking. It is a common adventure job for people in their 20s.
Yacht crew typically get free room and food aboard, plus tips that can add thousands per charter, so take-home value is higher than the salary suggests. Fort Lauderdale is the US hub.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. STCW basic safety training and a good attitude; no degree.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing faster than average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Washing, polishing, driving tenders and running water toys is physical service work that stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Take STCW Basic Training and a seafarer medical, then walk the docks in Fort Lauderdale or use crew agencies First: STCW Basic Safety Training (about 5 days) and a seafarer medical
Classes: Physical education and swimming, A second language, Shop class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-5011.
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