Also called: Boat Mechanic
Repairs boat engines, outboard motors, and marine systems.
You winterize a dozen boats, rebuild an outboard motor, and sea-trial a repaired yacht on the lake.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Marine technology program; manufacturer certifications.
Ways in: Trade school, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Marine Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Boat engines and electronics get diagnosed by computer, but repairs at marinas and on the water stay hands-on.
Classes: Small engines CTE, Auto shop, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-3051.
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