Questions about commercial diving

[Dreams]

For many years I have always wondered about commercial diving. Figured eh not for me cause I could never afford it. Well my background is in construction and electrician and in those jobs you own all your own tools so I assume I would have to own my own welding rig for dives and all other equipment which I am sure all of you know the price tags on it. Well I put my assumptions aside and thought why not look into it. Well I found a school that looks really good to me and due to my old military service I could probably get all or most of it paid for by VA. http://www.oceancorp.com
First question: Is that school a good school? anyone out their a prior student by chance?

Second question: I am relocating 3 children, and wife to Alaska soon. Now I know the north slope their are probably close to 2 or 3 dozen offshore production wells maybe more. Does anyone have any idea where a person would start to be able to research possible work up their? I dont really want to go from one career that pays so/so to another career with same problem .. I sort of got mouths to feed and I seriously will and have for many years put asside personal goals to ensure their cared for.

 

[Green_Manelishi]

Bob3 should probably chime in on this thread, but what I've read is:

You will need to "pay your dues" as a tender before you will be allowed to dive.
When the time comes to dive it's make or break. Not only are you being paid
to "do something" you are paid to solve problems. Finally, a lot of that diving is
dirty, dangerous work.

 

[Dreams]

well dirty no problem for me every job I have ever had and assuming in future also will be just that.

Danger is something that is defined differently depending on who your talking to and how you do it. Safety safety safety can decrease and completely get rid of danger.


And I forgot another question I had.
Example most off shore oil jobs the crew on drilling platform work a rotation in Alaska. 2 weeks on 12 hour shift and 2 weeks off. which makes it possible for close to 99% of their work crew to not be from Barrow, AK and 80% of their work crew to not even live in Alaska. I use this as an example cause I was interested in do most dive companies work in this same type schedule? doesnt have to be same rotation pattern.

Yes I have no clue how normal operation in this industry is and I am mostly doing research for a life long dream to maybe be possible. BTW I am 31 years old in fair health could get better if I go out and work out which I would do before school gotta keep up with you younger ones somehow.

 

[Dreams]

"paying your dues" is not a problem for me that is how one learns anyhow.

 

[minnesota01r6]

Look at forums on www.longstreath.com or www.offshorediver.com.