Maritime manufacturing combines stability and great pay with future-forward tech and growth potential.
What kind of careers are we talking about?
Careers in maritime manufacturing encompass everything from design and production to the assembly of various naval vessels and their components.
Additive Manufacturing
For the creators
3D print the parts that run the submarine.
CNC Machining
For the shapers
Shape everyday materials into extraordinary submarine components with advanced technology.
Metrology
For the inspectors
Use your knack for numbers and keen eye to ensure quality and spot mistakes.
Non-Destructive Testing
For the experimenters
Ensure that every submarine component is of the highest quality and safe for service.
Welding
For the makers
Use your torch to forge impenetrable bonds and piece together parts, systems and platforms.
CNC Machining
Accountant
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The career you choose now will inform what you'll be doing every day for the next several decades (no pressure). Let's take a look at a typical day at each job to see how you might spend your time.
I just got MORE forms dropped on my desk. Is it 5 yet? 😫
Sorry to hear that! This is what I've been working on:
Dude, for real?! 🤯
Yeah, so today our mentors are helping us test this code we created to make this super-critical part that goes into naval airplane navigation systems. The machine cuts through metal like butter to make these perfect parts every time. I should make an ASMR video.
Here’s what I’ve been working on all day:
How ... um ... exciting? 😴
I know, right? What’s your office like?
U serious? Why is your job so cool? lol
What, your office doesn’t have futuristic machines?
Haha, not so much:
You. Must. Escape. Now.
rights
Let's face it. Some careers come with more of the intangible "it factor" than others. When someone asks you what you do for a living, how will you answer?
The stuff I make helps crews navigate undersea mountains.
I pore over columns of numbers to ensure my business clients are tax-compliant.
I build defense systems that use lasers to disable enemy drones.
My clean, attractive spreadsheets wow CFOs.
In short, I protect nations using G-code.
Taxes. I can do taxes.
What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.
JANUARY 2025
Get Paid to Do Expedited Training
All my training and my room and board are FREE through the ATDM program!
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
I’ll learn how to write G-code, work with and maintain machines, read technical specs and more.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
FREE
Putting that money I would have spent on training if it weren't free toward saving for my first home. 🏠
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $54K/year
You know what's better than getting your first paycheck? No debt! 😎💰
JANUARY 2030
Level Up to a CNC Machinist II
Up to $63K/year
Skills upgraded: check. Title upgraded: check! Raise secured: much bigger check!
JANUARY 2035
Growing My Career as a CNC Programmer
Up to $72K/year
I write the programs that instruct machines to turn raw materials into functional equipment.
JANUARY 2025
Figure Out My Financing
$30K – $100K
Maybe I’ll get a part-time job? I’ll need to research loans. 🔎
AUGUST 2025
Start College
Take courses on data analysis, regulations and legislation regarding finances.
SEPTEMBER 2029
Graduate, Study for CPA Exam
$2K – $6K
Study for a year or two, then take (and pass 🤞) the exam.
SEPTEMBER 2030
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $81K/year
Excited to start my career. Need to check when those student loan payments start ...
JANUARY 2035
Get Promoted to Senior Tax Accountant
Up to $94K/year
Bigger clients, more meetings, more responsibility ... same Excel spreadsheets. At least I know how to do my own taxes?
JANUARY 2040
Get Promoted to Finance Director
Up to $107K/year
Long days in the office during tax/audit season means I'll miss the entire season of spring. Are the leaves out yet? Can't tell from my windowless office. 😭😭
Your journey starts here
Everyone’s path is different; it’s about finding what’s right for you. Some paths include bar graphs and spreadsheets. Some include writing unique code to build machines that Maverick and Rooster might fly.
What will you choose?
Sources
Training Length: 4 months - 2 years
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm, Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Machinists and Tool and Die Makers," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/production/machinists-and-tool-and-die-makers.htm#tab-4. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Average Salary: $55K
"Salary Assessor®: CNC Machine Operator," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc.,www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr 2024.
Training Length: 4 - 6 years
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Accountants and Auditors," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm#tab-4. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: Up to $100K
Pickett, Michelle. "How Much Does an Online Accounting Degree Cost?" Intelligent, 28 Mar. 2023, www.intelligent.com/how-much-does-an-online-accounting-degree-cost/. Accessed 2 May 2024.
Average Salary: $87K
"Salary Assessor®: Accountant," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc.,www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Sources
Expedited Training
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $54K/year
"Salary Assessor®: CNC Machine Operator," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
CNC Machinist II, Up to $63K/year
"Salary Assessor®: CNC Machine Operator," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
CNC Programmer, Up to $72K/year
"Salary Assessor®: CNC Machine Operator," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Financing, $30K - $100K
"FAQ: What Are the Requirements for an Accounting Career?" Indeed, 16 Feb. 2023, www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-accountant. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
CPA Exam, $2K - $6K
"CPA Exam Cost & Licensing Fees," UWorld | Accounting, UWorld, 2024, accounting.uworld.com/cpa-review/cpa-exam/cost-fees/. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $81K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Accountant," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Senior Tax Accountant, Up to $94K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Accountant," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Finance Director, Up to $107K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Accountant," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.