Posted By: Dylan C.
@ marine mechanics / dealers - 04/26/21 12:22 AM
I graduated HS in the spring of 2020 and have recently considered trying to obtain a marine mechanic certification. However the number of institutes seems quite limited and dispersed. My question is, is an institute certification required/recommended or am I better off looking for an entry position and building experience.
Also have interest in hull maintenance/ repair , and sales.
Posted By: Dan21XRS
Re: @ marine mechanics / dealers - 04/27/21 12:07 PM
I'd talk to a local marine mechanic and see what they say. I saw a well respected owner advertising on the web for a mechanic. He was looking for an experienced mechanic but was willing to hire the right person and invest in their training and certification... Dan
Posted By: 2014NITROZ-7
Re: @ marine mechanics / dealers - 04/27/21 01:04 PM
Talk to some dealers. I know the dealer I worked for paid for my training at Mercury Marine all the way through Master Certification. But this was back in the mid 70's.
Posted By: steve@S2Marine
Re: @ marine mechanics / dealers - 04/30/21 02:54 PM
two ways to do it.
MMI (marine mechanics institute) school. long school and worth it for a young guy starting out.
or... apply at local dealers and get a job starting out as a helper and work your way up.
certification (depending on brand) can take awhile.
Posted By: OPTI
Re: @ marine mechanics / dealers - 05/01/21 03:32 AM
I got all the Mercury certificates you will ever need I will sell ya. LOL Just playin. No but really you need to get your foot in the door and talk with a factory dealer thats only way to be able to go to any schools. Good luck.....OPTI
Posted By: Tiltman
Re: @ marine mechanics / dealers - 05/04/21 11:20 AM
I got all the Mercury certificates you will ever need I will sell ya. LOL Just playin. No but really you need to get your foot in the door and talk with a factory dealer thats only way to be able to go to any schools. Good luck.....OPTI
Wisdom from one of the best at that game.