88L Watercraft Engineer

Just like trucks and cars, motorized marine vessels require regular maintenance and repair. So if you're a grease monkey who loves the water, then join the Army National Guard as a Watercraft Engineer.The Army National Guard uses ocean-going and harbor craft to support operations throughout the continental United States and overseas. As a Watercraft Engineer on the Guard watercraft team, you will maintain Army National Guard watercraft and marine vessels. Your duties may include repairing or maintaining gasoline and diesel engines, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, electrical systems, or other mechanical equipment.Use your Watercraft Engineer experience to prepare for a civilian career in the marine transportation, commercial fishing, oil exploration, facility maintenance, heating and air conditioning, or diesel engine maintenance/repair industry. You'll also be able to consider a future as a marine engine mechanic.Earn while you learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Watercraft Engineers consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both classroom and field work.Requires military enlistment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change. Benefits/Requirements BenefitsPaid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Healthcare Benefits AvailableRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GEDMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $196.26 and $254.91 per drill weekend.Programs and benefits are subject to change. This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Salary: . Date posted: 08/16/2018