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Mr. Aylward Marine Engineer. aylward@medway.k12.ma.us. Description of engineering field. Working on a ship ( maintanance ) and its engine Extremely demanding job – physically and mentally. Past Jobs and Duties. Physics/Digital Electronics teacher – cover state framework
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Mr. AylwardMarine Engineer aylward@medway.k12.ma.us
Description of engineering field • Working on a ship (maintanance) and its engine • Extremely demanding job – physically and mentally
Past Jobs and Duties • Physics/Digital Electronics teacher – cover state framework • Marine Engineer – maintanance of different assemblies on a ship including refrigeration systems, fire systems, generators, turbines, etc. • Power plant Operator – keep everything running smoothly, maintanance
Average Work Shedule • As a Teacher- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 180 days a year. Holidays and weekends off • As a Marine Engineer- At sea, 4 hours working, 8 hours off, 7 days a week
Education • High School – North East Vocational Reginal • Colleges (in the order he rambled them off) • Bunker Hill Community College • Massachusetts Maritime Academy • Bridgewater • Fitchburg • New England Institute of Technology • Umass Boston • Endicott College • Salem State College • Wentworth • University of New Haven
Would you do anything differently? “Yes, I would have researched jobs then gone for something I like, apply for loans, grants scholarships… Have a plan!” – Mr. Paul T. Aylward
Advise to someone interested in pursuing a similar career path “Go after something you like and put you heart into it, now!” – Mr. Paul T. Aylward
Reflection • Suprises- He attended a lot of colleges and has ALOT of different licenses in thing like welding, firearms, and operating machinery • Most Important Piece of Info- Even if you have a degree in something, you might be working in a completely unrelated job • Influence- Have a plan and make sure you like what you are going to have to do for the rest of your life