Maritime manufacturing combines stability and great pay with future-forward tech and growth potential.
What kind of careers are we talking about?
Careers in maritime manufacturing encompass everything from design and production to the assembly of various naval vessels and their components.
Additive Manufacturing
For the creators
3D print the parts that run the submarine.
CNC Machining
For the shapers
Shape everyday materials into extraordinary submarine components with advanced technology.
Metrology
For the inspectors
Use your knack for numbers and keen eye to ensure quality and spot mistakes.
Non-Destructive Testing
For the experimenters
Ensure that every submarine component is of the highest quality and safe for service.
Welding
For the makers
Use your torch to forge impenetrable bonds and piece together parts, systems and platforms.
Non-Destructive Testing
Gig Worker
toolkit
Day
The career you choose now will inform what you'll be doing every day for the next several decades (no pressure). Let's take a look at a typical day at each job to see how you might spend your time.
I delivered for 12 hours yesterday. So. Very. Tired. 😮💨
I spent my morning doing tests on this:
🤯🤯🤯
Today we were working with ultrasonic radar technology to look for hairline cracks in the hull that could sink a 100,000-ton aircraft carrier. We're the last line of defense to stop that from happening ... these really experienced techs showed us everything we need to know. This job should come with an action movie soundtrack.
Yeah? Well THIS is what I've got going on today #humblebrag
Seriously don't know how you do it. 😴
Lemme see your digs!
Are you from the future???
What? Your office doesn't have ultrasonic testing equipment? 😂
Currently rethinking life choices 🤔
BLINK TWICE IF YOU NEED ME TO SAVE YOU.
rights
Let's face it. Some careers come with more of the intangible "it factor" than others. When someone asks you what you do for a living, how will you answer?
When I pass a test, lives are saved.
I'm my own boss ... except for the three bosses I have at my various jobs.
I use acoustic emission testing to "hear" microscopic cracks in military vessels.
Not to brag, but I have a 4.8 rating on my deliveries.
I keep entire multibillion-dollar fleets afloat.
I once drove a guy to the airport who kinda looked like Justin Timberlake.
What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.
JANUARY 2025
Start Expedited Training
I could be done with training in just one month? That's like an instant career.
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
Learn to inspect parts, components and assemblies, write NDT procedures and techniques, and interpret technical engineering requirements.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
FREE
Cross this one off the list; looks like training doesn't have to cost me anything thanks to the ATDM program.
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $66K/year
Wow, first paycheck is more than my older brother has been making for years. 😎💰
JANUARY 2030
Mastering My NDT Technician Job
Up to $81K/year
Got my certifications in radiographic and ultrasonic testing and am honing my understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
JANUARY 2035
Move Up to Senior NDT Technician
Up to $95K/year
I find the smallest imperfections in vessels and equipment and take the necessary steps to keep everything working flawlessly.
JANUARY 2025
Find a Gig
Love the gig economy. Be your own boss. Set your own hours. I'm all in!
FEBRUARY 2025
Become a Driver
Got a gig with one of those ridesharing apps. Let the cash flow ... flow!
MARCH 2025
Try Some Hacks to Earn More
Giving my backseat the VIP treatment with free mints, water and phone chargers ... should help with tips. 🤞
MAY 2025
Starting to Make Money
Up to $38K/year
Drove a couple through two hours of traffic to the airport. They argued the whole way. Tip: nada.
JANUARY 2030
Take on More Gig Jobs
Up to $43K/year
To pay for little things like rent and food, I'm working as a delivery driver for a couple of chains. Now my car smells like the pizza I can barely afford. 😭 🍕
JANUARY 2035
Too Late to Stop Now
Up to $49K/year
Between this delivery job and three others, I'm making things work. But this whole "gig economy" concept is a little sus.
Your journey starts here
Everyone’s path is different; it’s about finding what’s right for you. Some paths include driving people and delivering packages. Some include using cutting-edge technology to inspect parts and vessels to ensure quality performance and protection for those who safeguard our nation.
What will you choose?
Sources
Training Length: 1 month - 1 year
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm, Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Quality Control Inspectors," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/production/quality-control-inspectors.htm#tab-4. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Average Salary: $73K
"Salary Assessor®: Nondestructive Testing Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Training Length: 1 month or less
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/delivery-truck-drivers-and-driver-sales-workers.htm#tab-5. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Average Salary: $38K
"Salary Assessor®: Driver Taxi," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc.,https://www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Sources
Expedited Training
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Training Tuition, FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $66K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Nondestructive Testing Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
NDT Technician Job, Up to $81K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Nondestructive Testing Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Senior NDT Technician, Up to $95K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Nondestructive Testing Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Starting to Make Money (Entry Level), $38K
"Salary Assessor®: Driver Taxi," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Take On More Gig Jobs (5 Yrs Experience), $43K
"Salary Assessor®: Driver Taxi," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Too Late to Stop Now (10 Yrs Experience), $49K
"Salary Assessor®: Driver Taxi," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.