Marine Mechanic Schools
If you're looking for an interesting mechanics career—and you live near water, or want to—consider training as a marine mechanic. These trained professionals are responsible for all mechanical and electrical equipment on boats and ships. Though the work can be seasonal (Lake Erie doesn't see too many pleasure jaunts in January, for example), it's a perfect choice for highly skilled laborers who want something a little more exciting than cars and trucks.
Marine Mechanic Career
This flexible career allows you to specialize in whatever you want, be it a certain type, size or make of boat, or in certain procedures. Some highly skilled—and highly paid—marine mechanics specialize in adding the latest technical components to the priciest racing boats and luxury yachts. Others choose the steadier work of servicing and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that "due to the increasing complexity of� motorboats, employers prefer to hire mechanics who have graduated from formal training programs." Motorboat mechanics earned a median income of about $33,100 in 2006.
