Hi everybody, I am an IMCA Class 2A Air Diver and have worked on various offshore projects, including pipeline repair, mooring system installation, and buoy replacement. I am available and open to interesting offshore job opportunities. My resume and certifications are available upon request. Looking forward to hearing from you. Perhaps soon, Nicolas

New to Commercial Diving? Read This First Starting your diving career? Here's what you need to know. The Reality Check: Year 1 income: £30-37K gross (NOT the £50K+ schools advertise) Expect 4-8 months unemployed after qualifying You'll need savings to survive between jobs It's physically demanding and mentally challenging You'll be away from home for weeks/months at a time Still interested? Good. Here's the path: STEP 1: Prerequisites HSE medical (£160 + GP fees) Basic recreational diving qualification First aid + O2 administration Build up to 20+ dives minimum STEP 2: Training School Budget £16-20K all-in (course, accommodation, living costs) 10 weeks for HSE Air Diver Read reviews, visit schools, talk to graduates CDT and PDA are the main UK schools Use our Training Budget Calculator (Classroom tab) STEP 3: Job Hunting Start networking DURING training Join LinkedIn, update daily Contact dive companies directly Expect 50+ applications for your first job Be willing to relocate STEP 4: First Job Accept anything to get experience Your first year is about learning, not earning Keep your kit ready to deploy 24/7 Never turn down work in year 1 Common Questions - Answered: Q: Which diving school should I choose? A: Search this community + read the Training & Courses category Q: How much will I earn? A: Use the Salary Calculator (Classroom tab) - real numbers, not fantasy Q: Can I do this part-time? A: No. It's rotational (28 days on / 28 days off) but you can't choose when Q: What if I'm 30+ / have a family / have a mortgage? A: Read the honest discussions in Career Advice category first Drop your questions below and the community will help