What is a fishing vessel deckhand and how to become one

Key steps to become a fishing vessel deckhand

1. Explore fishing vessel deckhand education requirements

   Most common fishing vessel deckhand degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.3 %

   High School Diploma

   38.6 %

   Associate

   6.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific fishing vessel deckhand skills

   Skills	Percentages
   General Maintenance	42.70%
   Booms	29.20%
   Coast Guard	28.10%

3. Complete relevant fishing vessel deckhand training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fishing vessel deckhands learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fishing vessel deckhand based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fishing vessel deckhand resumes.

4. Research fishing vessel deckhand duties and responsibilities

   • Spearhead cross-functional initiative to achieve successful whole shipments of wild Alaskan salmofrozen and gut.
   • Maintain boat {change oil, lube, paint, gear work, etc .. }
   • Operate navigational instruments such as GPS and depth sounders.
   • Tie vessel to barges and boats to be transport to various locations.

5. Prepare your fishing vessel deckhand resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your fishing vessel deckhand resume.

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6. Apply for fishing vessel deckhand jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fishing vessel deckhand job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams