Assistant Engineer CV example
A first Assistant Engineer CV, written for someone with no yacht job yet. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Date of birth
- 20 September 2000
- Available
- Now
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native)
Profile
First-season crew looking for a Assistant Engineer position. STCW and ENG1 in hand, with daywork on a 40m motor yacht and a background in marine engineering ashore. Strong in engine room rounds and logs, filter and oil changes and basic electrical fault-finding. Non-smoker, fit and happy to work long days. Available now for a seasonal or permanent position.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Engine room rounds and logs
- Filter and oil changes
- Basic electrical fault-finding
- Serviced diesel engines, generators and outboards
- Traced electrical faults on 12V and 24V systems
- Kept job sheets and parts records up to date
Skills and education
Pump and plumbing repairs, Tender and jet ski servicing, Planned maintenance systems, Bunkering and fluid transfers. Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering.
Interests
Surfing, cycling, yoga
References
Captain of the 40m motor yacht
Daywork employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Line manager
Boatyard and engine dealer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Assistant Engineer guide
Chief engineers hire for mechanical aptitude and attitude. Common backgrounds are car and plant mechanics, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, ex-forces technicians, and deckhands who spent their spare time helping below. A trade qualification counts for a lot. You need STCW Basic Safety Training, an ENG1 and usually PDSD. Doing AEC 1 and AEC 2 before you apply shows you are serious, and they are the first steps on the MCA yacht engineer route. Being neat, reliable and willing to clean will get you a reference.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
- PDSD
Gets you hired
- AEC 1 (Approved Engine Course)
- AEC 2
- Engine Room Watch Rating
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Trade qualification (mechanical, electrical or HVAC)
QuestionsSee what a Assistant Engineer earns
What tickets should a Assistant Engineer CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical certificate and PDSD first, each with the date it was issued. Then add AEC 1 (Approved Engine Course) and AEC 2 if you hold them.
How long should a Assistant Engineer CV be?
One page. Put your tickets, your start date and your most recent work on it, and leave out the rest.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.