Skilled Trades
Electrician
Electricians install, test, and repair electrical wiring and equipment that helps the submarine complete its missions.
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Average Salary
$62,350
Projected Job Openings This Year
81,000
Tools For Success
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Interests
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    Working with your hands
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    Electronics
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    Problem-solving
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Skills
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    Reading blueprints
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    Critical thinking
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    Attention to detail
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Training
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    High school diploma or equivalent
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    Apprenticeship
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    Certification
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    2-year Degree

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