ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...
ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...
ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...
ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...
ADCI Air Diver or Air-Diving Supervisor * Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation * USDOT physical * Valid TWIC card #LI-TH1 About Us About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the ...
ADCI Air Diver or Air-Diving Supervisor * Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation * USDOT physical * Valid TWIC card #LI-TH1 About Us About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the ...
Engineer Diver
Novi, MI · On-site
ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...
Engineer Diver
Novi, MI · On-site
ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...
ADCI Air Diver or Air-Diving Supervisor * Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation * USDOT physical * Valid TWIC card #LI-TH1 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world ...
ADCI Air Diver or Air-Diving Supervisor * Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation * USDOT physical * Valid TWIC card #LI-TH1 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Bloomfield, NJ · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Bloomfield, NJ · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Huntington Station, NY · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Huntington Station, NY · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Newport, RI · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Newport, RI · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
New York, NY · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
New York, NY · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Glastonbury, CT · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Glastonbury, CT · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Mount Laurel, NJ · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Mount Laurel, NJ · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Newport, RI · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Newport, RI · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Bloomfield, NJ · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Bloomfield, NJ · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
New York, NY · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
New York, NY · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Huntington Station, NY · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Huntington Station, NY · On-site
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Glastonbury, CT · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Glastonbury, CT · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Mount Laurel, NJ · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Diver / Senior Technician
Mount Laurel, NJ · Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
ADCI Air Diver * Diving Physical within 12 months Preferred Qualifications * FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection * FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges * OSHA 10-hr or similar * TWIC (Transit ...
Geoduck Diver
Shelton, WA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
Check and maintains oil levels on the engine, air compressor and filtration system. * Must maintain dive equipment and harvesting equipment daily. * Divers must roll out their own hoses and use it to ...
Geoduck Diver
Shelton, WA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
Check and maintains oil levels on the engine, air compressor and filtration system. * Must maintain dive equipment and harvesting equipment daily. * Divers must roll out their own hoses and use it to ...
Ordinary Seaman/ Diver
Panama City, FL · On-site
Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks Ordinary Seaman at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL ... Divers will conduct underwater vessel maintenance, and recovery of targets, aircraft parts, and ...
Ordinary Seaman/ Diver
Panama City, FL · On-site
Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks Ordinary Seaman at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL ... Divers will conduct underwater vessel maintenance, and recovery of targets, aircraft parts, and ...
Air Diver information
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$11.54 - $14.53
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How much do air diver jobs pay per hour?
What is an air diver?
An Air Diver is a commercial diver who performs underwater tasks while breathing compressed air supplied from the surface. Their work includes underwater inspections, maintenance, construction, welding, and salvage operations in industries like offshore oil and gas, marine construction, and infrastructure repair. Air Divers use helmets, umbilical air supply systems, and specialized tools to safely operate in underwater environments. They must be trained in diving safety protocols and often work in challenging conditions. Certification from organizations like the ADCI or IMCA is typically required.
Is it hard to get a job as an air diver?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an air diver?
To thrive as an Air Diver, you need a solid understanding of diving techniques, underwater safety, and equipment maintenance, usually backed by commercial diving certification such as IMCA or ADCI. Proficiency with surface-supplied air systems, decompression protocols, and specialized tools for underwater construction or inspection is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with topside teams are standout traits in this field. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring personal safety, project efficiency, and successful teamwork during challenging underwater operations.
What kinds of work environments and projects can air divers typically expect to encounter?
Air Divers most often work in dynamic environments such as offshore oil rigs, harbors, dams, and shipyards, performing tasks like underwater inspections, maintenance, welding, and salvage operations. The work frequently involves collaborating with surface support teams, including supervisors and tender staff, to coordinate safe and effective dives. Divers may work flexible hours, including nights or weekends, to accommodate project timelines and weather-dependent conditions. Over time, experienced Air Divers can progress into supervisory roles, specialized technical positions, or safety management within the diving industry.

AECOM rating
8.3
Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
10th of 80 rated construction
Job description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
AECOM is seeking qualified individuals to be a part of our Michigan based underwater inspection team as an Engineer Diver. This role will provide the opportunity to directly be involved with underwater structural assessments on projects throughout the United States.
- This position will require performing and assisting with surface supplied diving operations.
- Execute each project ensuring a satisfied customer including legal requirements such as: ADCI regulations, USACE provisions and state and federal laws.
- Ensuring the safety of all divers and equipment, participating in safety briefings, and responding to emergencies.
- Maintaining accurate records of diving operations.
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS + 2 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Valid Driver's license.
- Candidate must successfully pass a drug & alcohol test.
- ACDE Dive School Diploma or Military Diving Diploma
- ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience)
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS in Civil Engineering
- FHWA-NHI-130055 or 130056 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certification
- FHWA-NHI-130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection
- ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor
- TWIC Card.
Additional information:
- AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity.
- AECOM is not offering relocation with this opportunity.
- Out of state travel may be up to 2 weeks at a time on rare occurrences.
- Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.