Resettlement success

Forces: Royal Navy

Mathew J

"Give the yacht industry a shot, it might sound the same as the jobs that are done day-to-day within the Royal Navy but without the experience of working on board a yacht you will never know how good it really is."

After serving in the Royal Navy for 7 years, Mathew Jurczykowski left in 2015. With YPI crew’s guidance, he was given a position on MV Seawolf, a 58 metre Super Yacht as the 3rd engineer.

What were your main reasons for leaving the Service?

"I left the Royal Navy to further develop myself and my career. After serving 7 years I felt like I needed a change from the military lifestyle."

What attracted you to a career in the Super Yacht Industry?

"I was lucky enough to know people who had already began their careers in the yachting industry, so I had a good idea what it was all about without actually having worked there. For me, being able the go to some of the most remote places in the world and meeting new people with different cultures were the big attractions."

What transferable skills did you have from the Navy?

"During my time with the Royal Navy, I had completed LETQC, a leading hand leadership course and Intermediate Sea Safety Course (ISSC). These qualifications and the experiences gained from the courses have helped me in my role to date."

How did you get your job and what was the interview/selection process like?

"I was advised to contact YPI Crew by my CTP Career Consultant and they helped me with exactly what I needed to be able to get my first position. They kept in touch whilst I progressed with my courses and once they had been completed and we amended my CV to be presentable for yachting, YPI Crew put me forward for vacant positions.

I was then contacted for telephone interviews and got my first permanent position on board MV Seawolf (world travelling charter yacht) as 3rd Engineer."

What was the biggest thing you’ve learned from leaving the Navy and now working on board Super Yachts?

"Compared to the Royal Navy, you are given a lot more responsibility as there are less engineers maintaining the boats and it is more of a lifestyle than a job."

What advice would you give to other Service leavers who are considering a long-term career in the Super Yacht Industry?

"Give the yacht industry a shot, it might sound the same as the jobs that are done day-to-day within the Royal Navy but without the experience of working on board a yacht you will never know how good it really is."

What are the best things about being a Super Yacht Engineer/working on-board Super Yachts?

"Traveling to the most desired and remote locations in the world whilst earning an excellent wage as you go and learning new cultures and languages from people with different nationalities."



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