What mechanic job in the navy should I go for?

The Padre

Most of the them transfer to civilian world without too much trouble. A point to remember-- if you're a Navy car or truck mechanic you'll make the same money as a Navy jet mechanic, while you're in the Navy. On the other hand, a civilian jet mechanic makes far more than a car or truck mechanic makes on the outside. (And the Navy will ensure you get the same proficiency licenses/certificates you'll need as a civilian.)

Right now, with the financial crisis and recession, there are fewer jobs in the airlines (or anywhere else). However, if you go into the Navy now, the situation in four years might be much brighter... and if not, you can always reenlist for four more, until the civilian economy improves again.

Good luck!

Yak Rider

AD....

Try like heck for an assignment to a Depot Level repair facility or AIMD out in the fleet.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/ad.htm

Aviation Machinist's Mates are aircraft engine mechanics. They inspect, adjust, test, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and propellers. ADs also perform routine maintenance, prepare aircraft for flight and assist in handling aircraft on the ground. These technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew performs numerous in-flight duties and operates aircraft systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft. Aircrew earns additional pay for flying.These technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew perform numerous in-flight duties and operate radar and weapon systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft.

The duties performed by ADs include:

* maintaining and servicing aircraft engine, fuel and lubrication systems;
* handling and servicing aircraft ashore or aboard ship;
* performing complete aircraft turboshaft/turboprop engine repair;
* determining reasons for engine degradation via spectrometric oil analysis tests;
* evaluating jet engine performance, using jet test cells for fixed turbojet engines;
* performing helicopter maintenance, installing and maintaining engines, drive accessories and gear boxes;
* performing propeller repairs;
* possibly functioning as aircrewman in various types of aircraft.

Working Environment

People in this rating work at sea or ashore, on hangar and flight decks, in shops and on airstrips. They may work in clean or dirty areas, but they are almost always working in noisy environments. They work closely with others, do mostly physical work and require little supervision. ADs also serve as flight engineers aboard certain aircraft.

jonn449

You may want to look into the rate CM. That's Construction Equipment Mechanic, a part of the Navy Seabees.
They work on everything from small engine equipment to dozers. In some locations, experienced construction equipment mechanics make upwards of $30. an hour.

harry g

generator repair

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