Going through the Engineering Technician training program and, afterward, the minimum naval service requirements (usually a total of 5 years; if I am in error regarding this, then please correct these service requirements), if one elects to transition to the merchant service, the monetary compensation is unbelievable. For example, a 2nd Engineer on a large merchant vessel can easily make C$120k per annum. A Chief Engineer can even make more. There are no degree requirements, only the technical training, sea time requirements and the writing of TC (Transport Canada) certificates, and the burning desire & interest to advance. Sounds like a great stepping-stone to unlimited opportunities everywhere!
same here my friend prairie boy thinking of marine tech as well... could be a good way to build on my welding background in the bear COVID economy thats likely coming
Going through the Engineering Technician training program and, afterward, the minimum naval service requirements (usually a total of 5 years; if I am in error regarding this, then please correct these service requirements), if one elects to transition to the merchant service, the monetary compensation is unbelievable.
For example, a 2nd Engineer on a large merchant vessel can easily make C$120k per annum. A Chief Engineer can even make more. There are no degree requirements, only the technical training, sea time requirements and the writing of TC (Transport Canada) certificates, and the burning desire & interest to advance.
Sounds like a great stepping-stone to unlimited opportunities everywhere!
same here my friend prairie boy thinking of marine tech as well... could be a good way to build on my welding background in the bear COVID economy thats likely coming
Pretty awesome, uhm, part 2 perhaps?
Coolest job in the navy ;)
Im hoping to Join the navy