When I was 16 I started at minimum wage as a mate on a smaller ferry boat (90 foot). When I turned 19, I got my license and have been a part-time Captain ever since. On reserve, I go in and paint, fuel, or move boats around. When I'm off from flying, I go in and run trips for a full day. Quite a fun and easy job, helps pay the bills. And I think of it as a sort of resume builder too. While it's not "pilot" in command time, I'd hope being "in command" of a ferry that carries 400 pax has to count for some sort of non-work related experience... I just hope they can get past my flight time part of my resume before throwing it in the trash. Beats flipping burger patties or delivering pizzas.