What is the pay scale for OS, Wiper and ABs at MSC? And what other “perks” (if any) do you get working there? Is the Overtime?
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On my ship…
AB (watch or day) Base $39120 OT Rate $32.42 PT Rate $11.46
OS (day) Base $32532 OT Rate $26.98 PT Rate $11.71
OS (watch) Base $27316 OT Rate 22.64 PT Rate 8.87
Wiper Base 32532 OT rate 26.96 PT Rate $ 8.87
Other Benefits…wow, where do I start:
- great federal health care choices, life insurance, TSP (now offers ROTH), FERS retirement
- lots of OT, you can always work the weekends, that at least give you 32 hours OT/pay period
- travel to and from ship paid for
- free work boots
- free work clothes
- free cold weather gear
- free knives, multi-tools, and flashlights (pelican/surefire…what do you like?)
- Shop at NEX Privileges (cheapest booze around)
- free medicine/medical care on ship
- free rides to Wal-Mart, NEX, Target, airport, AppleBees, bus station, your doctor office, and anywhere else you can think of
- High speed internet at sea
- Free DirectTV / AFN TV in your room
- Free satellite phones to use while at sea
- You are free to quit a ship/get fired/medical discharge whenever you like with no penalty…just head back to
CIVMAR pool and you will be on another ship soon…nothing to worry about. - You will never be fired
- Great job satisfaction, knowing you are serving your country.
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You must be on the USS Ponce to have Internet at sea. Do the roaches also get wifi?
West Coast and East Coast pay links here: http://www.msc.navy.mil/civmar/payroll.htm tabs at the bottom of the Exel files are for different class of ships.
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I forgot to mention a few amazing CIVMAR benefits: - Free renewal of MMC / MMD / USCG License - Free classes for Radar Renewal & Tankerman PIC - Free STCW classes, Lifeboatman, Med PIC - Free Passports, both Blue & Red - Free classes for upgrade from Unlicensed to 3rd Mate & 3rd A/E (you will be reimbursed for all expenses) - Funny thing…MSC will not pay for your TWIC - Free DP Class in Houston (get endorsement then quit MSC, go work on a cool DrillShip) - Put your shoes on the correct foot for 1 week (work week, no Sat/Sun) and most Chief Mates will put you in for a cash award, anywhere from $500 - $2000 - Canal Transit budget can be used to make cool custom t-shirts for your ship - Free, Free, Free, come one, come all, it’s the big top circus !!!
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Hi UnRepKing,
Have you heard any rumors about sequestration/hiring freezes with this fiscal cliff nightmare? I am preparing my package for the jr Eng open announcement but now I’m concerned they will slam the door on hiring now…thanks.