Any 88L watercraft engineers here? I’m thinking about reclassing and wanted to know what to expect day to day. Anything I should know?

2020-06-18T17:26:20-04:00

Any 88L watercraft engineers here? I’m thinking about reclassing and wanted to know what to expect day to day. Anything you think I should know before trying to switch over? I’m currently a 15R Apache mechanic.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2020 5:29 PM

2020-06-18T17:29:20-04:00

Ya know there's a warrant officer job for that...and it's open to all MOS'

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2020 6:31 PM

2020-06-18T18:31:10-04:00

Yes, don’t hold out hope for that MOS. It’s a very tiny MOS and there are never any class seats open for reclass.

Response by SPC Cheyenne MacGhee made Jun 18 at 2020 7:18 PM

2020-06-18T19:18:42-04:00

88L here, SGT. I can only speak from my experience in Hawaii. When you're not sailing, most of your time will be spent PMCSing, which I'm sure you're used to. You'll get to learn everything about how to keep that boat running. Day to day operations can get monotonous. Sailing is the best part. There are a lot of inner island runs, mostly to transport equipment for 25th ID or the Marine Corps to the Big Island. If you're lucky you'll get small missions to Maui or Kauai and they'll let you spend a few days exploring. I could honestly talk all day about sailing. I absolutely love it. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer them.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 18 at 2020 8:18 PM

2020-06-18T20:18:19-04:00

Promotions as well are slim. If you want to play on The water join the navy, or coast guard.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 19 at 2020 12:22 AM

2020-06-19T00:22:29-04:00

You are not planning on a tour at the NTC?