Our Tankerman Career Academy will put you on the fast track to a rewarding career as a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed Tank-Barge PIC (formerly tankerman) in only four months.
Launched in 2003 to meet industry demands for more licensed Tank-Barge PIC's.
More than 300 TCA graduates to date
One-on-one training by the best tankermen in the industry
Get paid while you train, $20 per hour plus overtime (if applicable)
Average yearly earnings of more than $105,000 as a licensed tankerman
Top earnings in 2024 reached $180,000.
In selecting students for the Tankering Career Academy, we look for individuals who exhibit the characteristics needed to be successful working as a Tank-Barge PIC.
At a minimum, you must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:
The Tankering Career Academy is a tuition-based training program. Applicants must have a letter of pre-approval from a financial institution for a loan covering the tuition fee, or verification of available funds in order to be considered for admission. See the Tuition Information section for more.
As part of the admission process, PSC Group will conduct a criminal background check on all applicants. There are a number of felony convictions that would disqualify a person from receiving a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) and/or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), which are both required to work as a tankerman.
Click the links below to learn more about the TWIC application process and criminal background checks:
Click below to view information regarding the U.S. Coast Guard’s criminal record review process or call the National Maritime Helpdesk at 1-888-427-5662.
The Tankering Career Academy is a tuition-based training program. Applicants must have a letter of pre-approval from a financial institution for a loan covering the tuition fee, or verification of available funds in order to be considered for admission.
Listed below are answers to some of the frequently asked questions about our
Tankering Career Academy. Please review the information prior to registering to attend one of our TCA info sessions.
The Tankerman Career Academy is a tuition-based training program. Applicants must have a letter of pre-approval from a financial institution for a loan covering the tuition fee, or verification of available funds in order to be considered for admission.
Our Tankering Career Academy (TCA) info sessions begin with a presentation covering the admission criteria, tuition and student loans, training curriculum and schedule, salary and benefits, job duties, and more. Following the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to talk with a TCA Recruiter or TCA Instructor to ask questions and get started with the admission process.
There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required. Select the date/location and then click REGISTER. We can accept up to 100 registrations per info session. Additional Info Session dates may be scheduled until all positions have been filled.
If you watch the virtual info session, your attendance will be valid for 1 year. Please contact tca@pscgroup.com to submit proof of funding.
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