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.

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Additive Manufacturing
For the creators

3D print the parts that run the submarine.

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CNC Machining
For the shapers

Shape everyday materials into extraordinary submarine components with advanced technology.

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Metrology
For the inspectors

Use your knack for numbers and keen eye to ensure quality and spot mistakes.

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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.

How does a career in Non-Destructive Testing
compare to being an Influencer?

Non-Destructive Testing

Influencer

1 month - 1 year
FREE
$73K/year
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$0 - $50K/year
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Typical
Day
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Typical Day
Make sure your average day isn’t average

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.

Non-Destructive Testing
Influencer

My ring light blew out in the middle of recording. 🙃

I spent my morning doing tests on this:

Omg, that's SO cool.

10sec

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.

My work is significantly less awesome than that today:

Seriously don't know how you do it. 😴

What's your office like? Let me live vicariously through you.

Woooooowwww.

What? Your office doesn't have ultrasonic testing equipment? 😂

Lol, this is the state of my "office" right now:

BLINK TWICE IF YOU NEED ME TO SAVE YOU.

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Bragging Rights
Wow them with what you do

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?

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

When I pass a test, lives are saved.

Job
Influencer
Bio

I watch music videos made before I was born and say the music was better back then.

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Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

I use acoustic emission testing to "hear" microscopic cracks in military vessels.

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Influencer
Bio

I spam brands to get them to sponsor my content. Fingers crossed one of them notices!

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Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

I keep entire multibillion-dollar fleets afloat.

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Influencer
Bio

I'm not an influencer. I'm a CREATOR.

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

When I pass a test, lives are saved.

Job
Influencer
Bio

I watch music videos made before I was born and say the music was better back then.

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

I use acoustic emission testing to "hear" microscopic cracks in military vessels.

Job
Influencer
Bio

I spam brands to get them to sponsor my content. Fingers crossed one of them notices!

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

I keep entire multibillion-dollar fleets afloat.

Job
Influencer
Bio

I'm not an influencer. I'm a CREATOR.

Your Journey
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Your Journey
A glimpse into your future

What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.

Non-Destructive Testing
My Career Timeline

JANUARY 2025

Start Expedited Training

I could be done with training in just one month? That's like an instant career.

Non-Destructive Testing Training Programs >

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. 😎💰

5 years later

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.

10 years later

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.

Influencer
My Career Timeline

JANUARY 2025

Prepare to Become an Influencer

Watching as many influencer videos as I can to see what works. I think I can get the hang of this!

FEBRUARY 2025

Uploaded My First Video

Let’s just check the views … 81. Including my mom. Well, gotta start somewhere.

MARCH 2025

Stay Alive

I picked up a few delivery jobs because, you know, I need to eat. 🍕

MAY 2025

Get My First Check
$36K/year

Getting paid by platforms for my content now! But it barely covers my cell phone bill. 📱💵

5 years later

JANUARY 2030

Growing my Following
$50K/year

Making content is my passion. I'll go viral eventually if I keep at it, right?

10 years later

JANUARY 2035

Hoping to Get Signed by an Agent
$39K/year

Need some brand deals to secure income. How am I making less money every year?!

Decide Your
Future

Your journey starts here

Everyone’s path is different; it’s about finding what’s right for you. Some paths include include taking selfies and chasing brand deals. 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?