United States Navy Employee Reviews for Sonar Technician

"Job stability, career advancement."

"I worked for the US Navy from 2004-2010 as a Sonar Technician. I thought it was a great job. There was lots of opportunity for advancement and taking on responsibilities that interest a given individual. The downsides were the stresses of military life such as living on a ship while underway, and standing watches in the middle of the night. Recommended for those who are in a position to advance their career quickly while giving up a few civilian comforts."

"Leaned a lot."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"Went to school and learned a skill that I could use."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Pass the tests for a good job code so you are not chipping paint."

What don't you like about working at United States Navy?

"Had to move every two years to a different location."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"You cannot change the way the US Navy works."

"I loved my job but did not like the Navy overall."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"I loved doing my job, I enjoyed the places we visited."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I think everyone should have some kind of time in the military."

What don't you like about working at United States Navy?

"I did not like the amount of down time that I had. it seemed as though I had more time sitting around with all work completed waiting to go home."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep the backside-kissers from making it to a position of power."

"Stressful, but at times it was overall good."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"The team environment. In my division we helped each other out all the time. If we see someone struggling, we always ask, do you need any help?"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be straightforward, honest and upbeat. I try to be positive all the time. Most people say I am always in a good mood, and happy to be around with at work. I like to be straightforward with things because time is money. If I say, I don't know how to do it I really mean it. I can figure it out. (I always do, or manage to get it done). Since time is money, it is going to take me time to research the problem. I rather, ask for help, learn, take notes, and when a similar problem comes along, I know what to do. I want people to trust me."

What don't you like about working at United States Navy?

"The traveling. Average year is 80 days at home port. It was hard to have a personal life."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Not to micro manage. Under one Captain, the officers started overlooking our every shoulder. To me, it is a sign of not trusting."

"I really enjoyed it and have learned a lot."