Careers and Stuff

[NauticalbutNice]

Just out of curiosity - what kind of career could you have that involved diving? Not just being an instructor, what else is there out there?

Thanks

NauticalbutNice :fruit:

 

[Ber Rabbit]

Commercial diver such as underwater welder, etc. Safety diver for astronaut training. Marine research, and many more I'll probably never even think of
Ber :lilbunny:

 

[Natasha]

I've been a group leader for Dive Travel trips for 7 years. I also got certified at DEMA 2001 as a "Dive Travel Specialist."

Whatever that means :winky:

 

[gfisher4792]

Lots of marine research opportunities out there, tourism-based stuff, etc. But there are also the Public Safety Divers, rescue units, commercial, etc. I have used my training to do some easy concrete water tank inspections. Not my primary job by any means, but it was an opportunity that presented itself.

As far as the PSD are concerned, our very own Gary D. has posted a thread that exemplifies what you should expect from that field: For those considering becoming a PSD

 

[Squalus]

A Dive Control Specialist, not glamorous but hey you get to lead some really cool underwater tours and help instruct.

 

[Tobagoman]

I worked for NOAA back in the 80's they have a great dive program that gets you in the water a lot for different missions.

 

[Diver0001]

Just out of curiosity - what kind of career could you have that involved diving? Not just being an instructor, what else is there out there?

Thanks

NauticalbutNice :fruit:

Hmmm. let me see. Aside from the obvious these come to mind:

- Salmon counter
- a wide variety of marine biologists and enironmental engineers
- pearl diver
- the guy who unhooks the crane from the top of Rob Ballard's inventions
- all kinds of commercial divers like welders, pipe-fitters and electicians
- submarine ballast tank cleaner-outers
- and not to mention the ones who crawl around in the mud looking for things you don't even want to think about.

And there are more like this.

R..

 

[JustJoe]

This may not inspire you to have a career as a commercial diver, but I loved the story when I read it. Enjoy!

http://www.scubaboard.com/t7275-.html

 

[ScubaFreak]

Safety diver for astronaut training.

I'd LOVE to do this!

SF

 

[Warren_L]

A friend of mine is a support diver for movie/tv filming. Generally is required when filming in and around water for safety. Most of the time he sits around and watches the actors, but has his gear ready to go, and sometimes he's in the water.