diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/command/auxiliary/crew_chief.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/command/auxiliary/crew_chief.dm
index 0770bcd60ffa..2608d8847966 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/command/auxiliary/crew_chief.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/command/auxiliary/crew_chief.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
 	entry_message_body = "<a href='"+WIKI_PLACEHOLDER+"'>Your job is to assist</a> the pilot officer maintain the ship's dropship. You have authority only on the dropship, but you are expected to maintain order, as not to disrupt the pilot."
 
 AddTimelock(/datum/job/command/crew_chief, list(
-	JOB_SQUAD_ROLES = 5 HOURS
+	JOB_SQUAD_ROLES = 5 HOURS,
+	JOB_MEDIC_ROLES = 1 HOURS
 ))
 
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/crew_chief
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/multi_tile.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/multi_tile.dm
index 0de099801b49..1e7fcbf40155 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/multi_tile.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/multi_tile.dm
@@ -262,14 +262,14 @@
 		var/datum/door_controller/single/control = linked_dropship.door_control.door_controllers[direction]
 		if (control.status != SHUTTLE_DOOR_BROKEN)
 			return ..()
-		if(!skillcheck(user, SKILL_ENGINEER, SKILL_ENGINEER_ENGI))
+		if(!skillcheck(user, SKILL_ENGINEER, SKILL_ENGINEER_ENGI) && !skillcheck(user, SKILL_PILOT, SKILL_PILOT_TRAINED))
 			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You don't seem to understand how to restore a remote connection to [src]."))
 			return
 		if(user.action_busy)
 			return
 
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You begin to restore the remote connection to [src]."))
-		if(!do_after(user, 5 SECONDS, INTERRUPT_ALL, BUSY_ICON_BUILD))
+		if(!do_after(user, (skillcheck(user, SKILL_ENGINEER, SKILL_ENGINEER_ENGI) ? 5 SECONDS : 8 SECONDS), INTERRUPT_ALL, BUSY_ICON_BUILD))
 			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You fail to restore a remote connection to [src]."))
 			return
 		unlock(TRUE)
diff --git a/strings/marinetips.txt b/strings/marinetips.txt
index d461c764fb34..253860e1eddd 100644
--- a/strings/marinetips.txt
+++ b/strings/marinetips.txt
@@ -101,3 +101,4 @@ The nuclear ordnance requires BOTH communication towers to be actively held to d
 ARES will periodically report the amount of available tech points on Command Channel.
 The quick wield keys generally prioritize wieldable gear going from left to right on your inventory bar.
 Orbital Bombardment warheads respect roofing and hive core protection. They won't hit inside of protected areas.
+The Queen can unbolt and break dropship doors by prying them open, even if they are unlocked. Pilots, Dropship Crew Chiefs, Engineers and Synths can repair these doors with a multitool.