First off I've intentionally chose the title to be provocative, and hopefully initiate a good response.
I've recently graduated with an MEng in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester, and have been offered a fast track cadetship (engine dept.).
Anyway, during a recent conversation about me being offered the cadetship, a friend asks me: what i'll be doing on ship, whether i'll basically just be a mechanic, and why I've spent 4 years at uni to become a mechanic - to which i didn't really have a response.
Now I've researched the role thoroughly, but of course i have my doubts about the career (as i think most aspiring cadets would), with the job being somewhat life changing. I have nothing against mechanics, its a respectable career, but I need a career with more depth than that. I want a career that is both technically and practically challenging. So I have a few questions for you lot.
TLDR Questions:
(1) Is an engine officer just a mechanic/ maintenance technician?
(2) In what way is an engine officer different than a mechanic/technician?
(3) Besides qualifications, what differentiates a rating from an engine officer?
(4) What's the equivalent onshore role for a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th engine officer?
Thanks kids,
Chrissy
I've recently graduated with an MEng in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester, and have been offered a fast track cadetship (engine dept.).
Anyway, during a recent conversation about me being offered the cadetship, a friend asks me: what i'll be doing on ship, whether i'll basically just be a mechanic, and why I've spent 4 years at uni to become a mechanic - to which i didn't really have a response.
Now I've researched the role thoroughly, but of course i have my doubts about the career (as i think most aspiring cadets would), with the job being somewhat life changing. I have nothing against mechanics, its a respectable career, but I need a career with more depth than that. I want a career that is both technically and practically challenging. So I have a few questions for you lot.
TLDR Questions:
(1) Is an engine officer just a mechanic/ maintenance technician?
(2) In what way is an engine officer different than a mechanic/technician?
(3) Besides qualifications, what differentiates a rating from an engine officer?
(4) What's the equivalent onshore role for a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th engine officer?
Thanks kids,
Chrissy
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