diver - Jackson, MS, United States - US Navy
Description
Not many people can claim the ocean as their office.As a Navy Diver, your job will take you to the depths of the sea to perform underwater welding on ships, search harbors for impediments, retrieve sunken ship wreckage and even pull astronauts from the space capsule when they land in the sea.
This is the best kept secret in the Navy-if the sea is calling you, this is how you answer.Navy Diver
Navy Divers operate anywhere from the shallow waters of coral reefs and harbors around the world to the freezing depths beneath icebergs, accomplishing specialized tasks below the surface, with no margin for error.
Performing wreckage salvage operations and underwater repairsConducting harbor and waterway clearance operations
Assisting in construction and demolition projects
Executing search and rescue missions
Performing deep submergence operations and saturation diving, which could involve living and working at extreme depths for days or weeks at a time
Serving as technical experts for diving evolutions for numerous military Special Operations units
Carrying out ship and submarine maintenance, including inspection and repair
Members of this Special Operations force travel the world, working in just about every possible undersea environment-from cold, muddy water where underwater tasks must be completed without the use of sight, to warm, tropical waters clear enough for underwater photography.
Training & AdvancementTraining to become a Navy Diver challenges your willpower, intelligence and physical strength-and puts your desire to the test.
Complete the training, and you'll rank among the world's elite underwater adventurers.Upon completion of initial training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (known as Boot Camp), you'll report for specialized training, including:
Diver Preparation Course (7 weeks) at Naval Training Command, Great Lakes, IL, for training in basic electrical and engineering courses, water adaptability and physical fitness.
Air and mixed gas diving
Underwater cutting and welding
Recompression chamber operations
Ship maintenance, repair and salvage
Fleet Training - You will be assigned to one of the Navy Diving Units to be trained to perform underwater ship repair, salvage and construction, using either SCUBA equipment or a surface-supplied-air diving system.
Training for Diving Medical Officers and Diving Medical Technicians is also part of Fleet training.
Upon successful completion of training, graduates are assigned to salvage or repair ships, Mobile Diving and Salvage Units, aviation water survival training, or to EOD/SEAL support.
Advanced Training - Many experienced divers return to NDSTC for further course work so they can qualify as First Class Divers and Master Divers .
It's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields.
Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in this field can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education .
You may also continue your education through undergraduate degree opportunities like the Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
You must be in excellent physical condition and possess strong swimming ability and comfort in the water. Part-Time Opportunities
There are no part-time jobs as a Navy Reserve Sailor in this role.