What jobs are available for Sonar Tech's in the civilian work force??

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 18:27:22 -0500

I am going to be transitioning soon and I'm not really sure what field I can transfer into in civilian life. I'm hoping some people know and know of some company's that hire former Sonar tech's.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Feb 21 at 2016 7:25 PM

SN Greg Wright — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:25:20 -0500

Well almost certainly the manufacturers of the sonars you've been using, hire sonar techs for testing/using/troubleshooting. I'd start there.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2016 8:15 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:15:13 -0500

Great advice has already been offered. I will add the following: Connect with me on LinkedIn. Also on LinkedIn, join the LinkedIn group, "Veteran Mentor Network." This group has experts that can assist you with your transition.

Response by Vikki Nicometo made Feb 22 at 2016 10:15 AM

Vikki Nicometo — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:15:57 -0500

I'm so glad you asked this question, because it illustrates exactly what I've been trying to say here - namely, that this is the wrong question to ask!
Here's the FIRST question to ask once you decide to transition to a civilian career - "what kind of career do I really want?? "
You have skills and abilities that you may not even be aware of without some deeper analysis.
Please, I'm begging you - before you go out there and start searching for jobs, and sweating over your resume, please do some self-analysis to figure out what you really want to do in the civilian world.
Then you can start searching!