TANKERMAN CAREER ACADEMY Application & Admission Process
STEP #1 - ATTEND AN INFO SESSION Attend a scheduled Info Session in your area to learn more about the training program, the student loan process, admission requirements, application and interview process, etc. You will also learn more about the job functions and responsibilities of U.S. Coast Guard-certified tankermen, and job opportunities, earning potential and benefits offered by SGS Petroleum Service Corporation.
STEP #2 - PROVIDE PROOF OF ABILITY TO PAY TUITION Provide your TCA recruiter with proof of your ability to pay the tuition in cash, OR provide proof of pre-approval for a student loan by LaCapitol Federal Credit Union (or another lender). This step is required prior to applications being accepted or the scheduling of interviews. Once proof of ability to pay has been verified, your TCA recruiter will schedule an interview date and time.
STEP #3 - OBTAIN TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC CARD) If you do not have a TWIC card, apply for and pay for a TWIC card through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) office located near you. For more information, go to www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/index.shtm.
STEP #4 - COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Complete and submit an application for employment with SGS Petroleum Service Corporation.
STEP #5 - COMPLETE INTERVIEWS AND REQUIRED TESTING Arrive on the dates and times scheduled with your TCA Recruiter to complete the required interviews and pre-employment testing.