I am transitioning soon to civilian life & looking to connect with other STS(sonar techs) for advice on jobs & the paths they took. Help?

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:12:39 -0500

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Mar 9 at 2016 3:01 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:01:27 -0500

ENS Private RallyPoint Member STG not STS, but when I tried to get a job related to the field after my discharge, I was told that as an operator, the only job I was qualified for was physical security.

Response by SSgt Obom Bowen made Mar 9 at 2016 3:23 PM

SSgt Obom Bowen — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:23:15 -0500

Seeking out others is the first Step. Congrats ENS Private RallyPoint Member

Response by PO2 Jason Gray made Mar 10 at 2016 2:35 PM

PO2 Jason Gray — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:35:46 -0500

I got out of the navy in 2002 as a STS2(SS). I went to work in industrial electrical maintenance.
Have been with the same company ever since, moved up the ranks here, and am currently in an Automation role. Feel free to look me up on here if you would like to talk more.

Response by PO2 Tim Schwebach made Mar 10 at 2016 3:30 PM

PO2 Tim Schwebach — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:30:16 -0500

I have several friends that have left as sts and they have either stayed in civilian side of navy or have done a lot of security. The best place ive seen is the civilian side of government work. You could still work on the sonar thing

Response by PO1 Adam Pyrett made Mar 10 at 2016 6:05 PM

PO1 Adam Pyrett — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:05:25 -0500

As an AE, Lucas Group really helped me find a job.

Response by Rashad Pitsenbarger made Jun 16 at 2016 5:04 PM

Rashad Pitsenbarger — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:04:42 -0400

I'm in constant need of Sonar Technicians for ASW, they require AN-SQQ89 v15 experience though!

Response by PO3 Steve Jones made Mar 24 at 2018 3:49 PM

PO3 Steve Jones — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 15:49:08 -0400

I'll be honest from one sts to another the only thing I've found where the skills are of any use are Lockheed or similar defense companies. If you are skilled with computers and IT that's the way to go.