Hi,
I am an engineering undergraduate interested in becoming a MEO on board a submarine. I have attended the normal careers presentation, but I still have a few questions.
Firstly, I am studying a degree in general engineering, of which the first two years include mechanical, electrical, fluids, etc. However, I have opted to do mainly electrical, information and control options in my third and fourth years. Will this significantly hinder me in pursuing a marine engineering role, when my academic choices would perhaps better suit a WEO or Information EO?
Secondly, what is the time scale like for becoming a chartered engineer with the RN?
Thirdly, the careers advisor at the RN presentation said that you join simply as an engineering officer and are then assigned to a particular branch, with some consideration for your preference. I fully accept that the navy's needs must come above my own, but I would like to know how likely you are to get your preferred career option. If I request to be a MEO on board a submarine, am I likely to be allocated to this job?
The presentation also said that the average duration for a submarine operation is 3-4 months. What is the normal time between going to sea on operations?
Finally, I would like to ask some financial questions. Do you pay for accommodation and food during training at BRNC and HMS Raleigh, and if so, roughly how much? I was also told that subsidised accommodation is provided at your base- again, roughly how much is this? Perhaps these should be common-sense, but I like to make sure.
I would be very grateful for a reply to any of my concerns. I'm sorry if the questions are a bit long and boring, but I like to know as much as I can before making a decision. Any other information about general submarine life, nuclear engineering, or training would also be very welcome.
Thank you in advance,
Andy
I am an engineering undergraduate interested in becoming a MEO on board a submarine. I have attended the normal careers presentation, but I still have a few questions.
Firstly, I am studying a degree in general engineering, of which the first two years include mechanical, electrical, fluids, etc. However, I have opted to do mainly electrical, information and control options in my third and fourth years. Will this significantly hinder me in pursuing a marine engineering role, when my academic choices would perhaps better suit a WEO or Information EO?
Secondly, what is the time scale like for becoming a chartered engineer with the RN?
Thirdly, the careers advisor at the RN presentation said that you join simply as an engineering officer and are then assigned to a particular branch, with some consideration for your preference. I fully accept that the navy's needs must come above my own, but I would like to know how likely you are to get your preferred career option. If I request to be a MEO on board a submarine, am I likely to be allocated to this job?
The presentation also said that the average duration for a submarine operation is 3-4 months. What is the normal time between going to sea on operations?
Finally, I would like to ask some financial questions. Do you pay for accommodation and food during training at BRNC and HMS Raleigh, and if so, roughly how much? I was also told that subsidised accommodation is provided at your base- again, roughly how much is this? Perhaps these should be common-sense, but I like to make sure.
I would be very grateful for a reply to any of my concerns. I'm sorry if the questions are a bit long and boring, but I like to know as much as I can before making a decision. Any other information about general submarine life, nuclear engineering, or training would also be very welcome.
Thank you in advance,
Andy
