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NNSY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

United States Fleet Forces Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$18.06 - $29.29

per hour

Type

Closes

May 26, 2026More Navy jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This program trains people for hands-on trade jobs at a naval shipyard, focusing on skills like electrical work, machining, and pipefitting to maintain and repair ships and equipment.

It's ideal for motivated high school graduates or beginners eager to learn technical trades in a structured apprenticeship with the Navy.

Participants gain practical experience while working toward certification in specialized roles.

Key Requirements

  • Must complete Virginia Placement Test (VPT) after March 23, 2024, with scores eligible for Math 111 and English ENF3, EDE 11, or ENG 111
  • Attach all VPT results (as PDF or Word) with resume application
  • For out-of-state applicants, secure an approved proctor from a qualified institution like a college testing center or military education officer
  • Submit proctor approval request via the specified form for verification
  • High school diploma or equivalent (implied for entry-level apprenticeship)
  • Interest in trade skills such as electrical, mechanical, or fabrication work
  • Ability to follow application instructions precisely, as this is a notice flyer only

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

EVERYONE who wants to apply to NNSY's Apprenticeship Program MUST participate in the college's Placement Testing Program. You must attach your Virginia Placement Test (VPT) (all pages).

Your test must not have been taken prior to March 23, 2024. The test results determine eligibility for the program.

THE "PLACEMENT BASED UPON RESULTS" MUST SAY: FOR MATH: Eligible for Math 111. FOR ENGLISH: ELIGIBLE FOR ENF3, EDE 11 OR ENG 111.

(SCAN AS PDF OR WORD FILE AND ATTACH ALL SCORES WITH THE RESUME).

Out of State Virginia Placement Test Procedure: You will need to find a qualified proctor e.g., college testing center staff member, university administrator, faculty member, counselor, or professional librarian near you.

Acceptable Proctors Local College Testing Center Staff College or University Administrators Faculty Members Counselors Professional Librarians Students in the military may use a Military Education or Test Control Officer Proctors may not be, regardless of titles or positions, a student's Relative Friend Employer Co-worker Neighbor Coach Note: We are specifically looking at testing centers who are members of the National College Testing Association since NCTA members are expected to adhere the NCTA Proctoring Network Guidelines, and NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines, and or public libraries, and military education centers.

Although there is no fee for the VPT, the institution or proctor you choose may charge a proctor fee in which you shall be solely responsible. Contact the proctor near you.

Make arrangements and ask whether they are willing to administer your exam. If they agree to administer your exam, then acquire their information.

See below: Proctor's Name Title of Proctor (Example: Director of Testing, Coordinator of Testing, Testing Specialist, etc.) Affiliated Institution/Organization Proctor's university/college affiliated email and phone number Complete the Proctor Approval Request Form: https://forms.tcc.edu/vpt-remote-proctor-request-form/ The Testing Center will verify and approve each proctor requested to determine if the requested proctor is acceptable.

If approved, you and your proctor will receive an email notification confirming approval. Major Duties:

  • Electrician, WT-2805: Installs, modi.es and repairs electrical ships systems, controls and instrumentation.
  • Fabric Worker, WT-3105: Fabricates repairs and installs such fabric articles as awnings, sails, boat canopies weather and protective cloths, fenders, bumpers, various types of covers and other ships and boat accessories.
  • Heavy Mobile Equip Mechanic, WT-5803: Determines cause of mechanical problems, locate defects and make repairs to various internal combustion engines; transmission; heavy duty drive line systems; and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
  • Machinist, WT-3414: A machinist will set up the fixtures and work pieces and operates machine/machine tools to complete machining operations.
  • Marine Machinery Mechanic, WT-5334: Dismantle, repair, relocate, modify maintain, align, overhaul and install marine machinery equipment and systems.
  • Pipefitter, WT-4204: Layout, cutting, bending, assembling, and installing pipefitting and fixtures. Constructs and maintains piping systems such as heating, steam power, hot water heating, hydraulic, high pressure air and oil line systems.
  • Sheet Metal Mechanic, WT-3806: Constructs and installs ventilation, furniture, bulkheads, ladders, handrails, equipment foundations. Interpret blueprints, develop patterns and use computer programs designed to develop sketches.
  • Shipfitter, WT-3820: Assembles, modifies, lays out, fabricates, repairs and installs ferrous, nonferrous, exotic metals, plates, shapes and pipe.
  • Shipwright, WT-5220: Installs and repairs wood bulkheads, doors, sash, paneling, ladders, super-structure decks and gratings, wooden decks and panels.
  • Rigger, WT-5210: Utilizes chain falls, blocks and tackles, winches, cables and other mechanical devices to safely move items, ranging from a few pounds to those weighing several tons.
  • Metals Inspector, WT-3801: Conducting nondestructive testing in the fields of visual, eddy current, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, radiography, and ultrasonic inspections, to ensure a quality product.
  • A/C Equipment Mechanic, WT-5306: Fabricates, installs, modifies, repairs and tests equipment and piping associated with air conditioning and refrigeration systems on both surface ships and submarines.
  • Welder, WT-3703: Weld ferrous and Non-ferrous metal on submarines, surface craft and within buildings. The weldments will include foundations, bulkheads, hull patches, piping and various other metal attachments.
  • Boilermaker, WT-3808: Fabricate, construct, assemble, install, remove, modify, repair, clean and test both fired and unfired pressure vessels, tanks, boilers.
  • Insulator, WT-3610: Work involves the fabrication and application of insulation and covering piping/machinery for water systems, AC, refrigeration, and steam machinery, bulkheads and overheads on Naval Nuclear Vessels.
  • Woodcrafter, WT-4605: Making and repairing high-grade wooden items such as fine cabinetry and furniture. Fabricate, Install, and Construct various wooden items such as stairs, plugs, brow stands, wedges, temporary decking, etc.
  • Electronics Mechanic, WT-2604: Responsible for installing, fabricating, overhauling, modifying, repairing and troubleshooting as necessary various types of electronics equipment.
  • Painter, WT-4102: Participates in the overhaul and repair of nuclear and non-nuclear naval vessels.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12921455-26-NCS