ROV Pilot

Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

ROV Manager

Senior ROV Pilot

ROV Pilot/ Technician

Junior ROV Pilot/ Technician

ROV Trainee/ Apprentice

A career as an ROV Pilot, particularly within the marine technology sector, offers opportunities to work in and explore various underwater environments, including oil and gas exploration, environmental monitoring, and marine research. Click on the different stages to learn more

Overview

Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

ROV Manager

Senior ROV Pilot

ROV Pilot/ Technician

Junior ROV Pilot/ Technician

ROV Trainee/ Apprentice

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

• Join as a free student member to access a wide array of learning resources, community support and guidance
• Explore Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for further learning and networking

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete a ROV apprenticeship or training programme

Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

ROV Manager

Senior ROV Pilot

ROV Pilot/ Technician

Junior ROV Pilot/ Technician

ROV Trainee/ Apprentice

• Gain industry recognition with:
• Associate Member grade (AMIMarEST)
• Marine Technician professional registration (MarTech)
• Connect and share knowledge with your local membership branch and wider community

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete a ROV pilot/ technician grade II certification
• Complete up to 2 years building ROV piloting knowledge and skills

Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

ROV Manager

Senior ROV Pilot

ROV Pilot/ Technician

Junior ROV Pilot/ Technician

• Gain industry recognition with:
• Member grade (MIMarEST)
• Registered Marine Technologist professional registration (RMarTech)

• Develop your skills, professional reputation, and network through engagements and volunteering with SIGs and membership branches

ROV Trainee/ Apprentice

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete an advanced ROV pilot/ technician grade I certification
• Complete 3 to 5 years successfully carrying out ROV missions and complex underwater tasks

Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

ROV Manager

Senior ROV Pilot

ROV Pilot/ Technician

Junior ROV Pilot/ Technician

ROV Trainee/ Apprentice

• Gain industry recognition with:

• Chartered Marine Technologist registration (CMarTech)

• Develop your leadership capabilities through mentoring opportunities
• Expand your knowledge and specialisms through the cross-disciplinary SIGs

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete a ROV Supervisor certification
• Complete specialised training relevant for the role
• Complete up to 5 years managing a series of complex underwater projects and leading and co-ordinating teams

Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

ROV Manager

Senior ROV Pilot

ROV Pilot/ Technician

Junior ROV Pilot/ Technician

• Gain industry recognition with:
• Fellow membership grade (FIMarEST)

• Strengthen your professional standing through presentations, publications, and/or delivering training
• Shape the future of your industry through technical leadership or high-level volunteering roles

ROV Trainee/ Apprentice

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete a ROV senior supervisor certification
• Complete specialised training relevant for the role
• Develop and lead on innovative solutions and new ideas in the use of ROV technology

Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

ROV Manager

Senior ROV Pilot

ROV Pilot/ Technician

Junior ROV Pilot/ Technician

ROV Trainee/ Apprentice