HORNBECK Apprentice Training Program "ATP" 2013

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Apprentice Training Program “ATP” 2013
Location: Apprentice Training Program "ATP"
Job Code: 232

of openings: 9999999

Description
OPEN ENROLLMENT: November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013

NOTE: PLEASE ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO YOUR APPLICATION.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • minimum GPA of 3.0

  • High School diploma, current high school transcript or honorably discharged military personnel with equivalent of an E4 or higher

  • Valid Driver’s License

  • Access to Transportation

  • 3 Letters of Recommendation

  • Written essay of “WHY I WANT TO PURSUE A MARITIME CAREER”

  • Passing a USCG physical examination test and DOT Drug Screen (post-offer)

  • Successful completion of a Background Check (post-offer)

SYNOPSIS:

What is the Apprentice Training Program (ATP)?

As Hornbeck Offshore grows and diversifies, the need for qualified mariner talent is rapidly increasing. The ATP provides a foundation for apprentice mariners to become future officers in our fleet. The ATP offers a clear path for our employees to build expertise, expand their professional development and contribute to the Company’s future success.

What are the eligibility requirements for the ATP?

The ATP offers an integrated program to candidates such as retired military personnel, motivated high school graduates or new-to-industry applicants. Applicants shall have to successfully pass a background check, math entrance exam, personality profile and USCG physical and drug screen. In addition, candidates shall have a valid driver’s license, possess a willingness to attend classes during off-time and work an even-time schedule time and provide three letters of recommendation. Lastly, candidates will be asked to write an essay explaining “why they want to pursue a maritime career.”

How long does it take to complete the ATP?

The ATP is a four year program that does not carry the high cost burden associated with attending Maritime Academies or other external learning centers. HOS is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere to hire, train and cultivate the finest mariners in the industry.

How do I find more information about the ATP?

Interested candidates should access our website, www.hornbeckoffshore.com, to complete an application. For follow-up questions or to contact a member of our recruiting or training teams, please call 985-727-2000 or send an email to training@hornbeckoffshore.com.

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As often as “training funds” get frozen for one reason or another; I’m curious to see how this really works out.

If they do it right it would be a tremendous opportunity for some new to the industry with high aptitudes. With the large turnover from entry level to officer though, it is a little on the risky side.

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Looks like a good program. I passed the info on to our local Sea Scouts.

It would be a great opportunity for a few of them.

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I walked in there a few weeks back and chatted with the girl at the recruiting desk, no open entry level but she was really nice, pulled up my online app and updated my STCW creds. She gave me a brochure on the program and it looks pretty cool. I really doubt I fit their profile as a candidate however. Being less than a decade away from qualifying for Medicare etc. doesn’t give me the traction to ‘give back’ to HOS what they’re looking for. At least my .02…

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The program will be what the candidates make of it. The problem usually isn’t the company not wanting to pay for the training. The majority of candidates will start out strong but once they upgrade to AB their desire tapers off. Now the young man is making a very comfortable $330-$400 a day and life is great. As he gets older the academy mates get younger. Next thing he knows he’s in his 40’s and pissed that some young punk is making more than him and is his boss. He blames the company for not helping him out. Then it is pointed out to him that he was given the opportunity several times and by his own laziness it passed him by. How many of us have watched this vicious cycle repeat itself? I hope some of these young guys take full advantage of the opportunities that all of these companies are offering.

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[QUOTE=Fraqrat;88415]The program will be what the candidates make of it. The problem usually isn’t the company not wanting to pay for the training. The majority of candidates will start out strong but once they upgrade to AB their desire tapers off. Now the young man is making a very comfortable $330-$400 a day and life is great. As he gets older the academy mates get younger. Next thing he knows he’s in his 40’s and pissed that some young punk is making more than him and is his boss. He blames the company for not helping him out. Then it is pointed out to him that he was given the opportunity several times and by his own laziness it passed him by. How many of us have watched this vicious cycle repeat itself? I hope some of these young guys take full advantage of the opportunities that all of these companies are offering.[/QUOTE]

Fraq, you are right. I started in supplyboats in 1981 out of HS, then went on to an academy. When I returned after graduation (to a different company). the amount of BS one recieved from the AB’s and OS’s was high. They had the opportunity to get a mates ticket, but they didn’t want to study or test or whatever. Now, they take it out on the younger guy with the license, the guy that wanted to be a better mariner.

I am just hoping these same companies will want to hire older mariners as I try to return to this industry later next year.

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I think programs like this one is what our industry needs!! I hope the people in charge as well as the mariners enrolled take it seriously and make the best of it.

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Sounds similar to the PMI Workboat Program that I did at 45. I’m glad I paid for it so I’m not beholden to the company, so to speak. Glad that HOS is offering a formal path, I’ve been trying to motivate my AB’s to take advantage of the free training our company offers in their home town with little success…