sneakyserpent
Newbie

Just a few questions for those of you engineering tech's or anyone else that can help!
Yes, I have heard of the search function and yes I have scrolled through all I can find but my thirst for knowledge remains, and as I'm living out my last few months in New Zealand, I can't go chat to the AFCO so I'm relying on you guys to help
Pretty torn between marine engineering tech and weapons tech. Firstly, how varied is the marine tech and do they have you doing pretty much anything marine related? I have been checking out the shipwright role on the REME website and that seems fun but I'd much rather join the navy. Could anyone detail the main differences? And how much workshop work on board would there be as ME tech, fabricating parts etc, as actually making things as well as fixing things definately appeals.
Secondly, I'm generally more interested in things that go boom than engines so enjoyment wise I think I'm leaning towards weapons tech, but I can't help but consider life after the navy and the transferable skills id get in this trade. I have read that these guys will do some sensors and electronics etc as well as weapons but just wondering to what extent and what the civvie equivalent may be. Of course, after a long career doing any role there is a chance you may want to do something completely different when you finally get out but I can't help but wonder about long term prospects, even if I'm decades away from being there.
Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys
Yes, I have heard of the search function and yes I have scrolled through all I can find but my thirst for knowledge remains, and as I'm living out my last few months in New Zealand, I can't go chat to the AFCO so I'm relying on you guys to help
Pretty torn between marine engineering tech and weapons tech. Firstly, how varied is the marine tech and do they have you doing pretty much anything marine related? I have been checking out the shipwright role on the REME website and that seems fun but I'd much rather join the navy. Could anyone detail the main differences? And how much workshop work on board would there be as ME tech, fabricating parts etc, as actually making things as well as fixing things definately appeals.
Secondly, I'm generally more interested in things that go boom than engines so enjoyment wise I think I'm leaning towards weapons tech, but I can't help but consider life after the navy and the transferable skills id get in this trade. I have read that these guys will do some sensors and electronics etc as well as weapons but just wondering to what extent and what the civvie equivalent may be. Of course, after a long career doing any role there is a chance you may want to do something completely different when you finally get out but I can't help but wonder about long term prospects, even if I'm decades away from being there.
Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys