Amphibious Craft Operator Instructor

Amentum company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Amphibious Craft Operator Instructor to support Naval Amphibious operations in Coronado, CA. You will lead classroom and underway training in navigation, watchkeeping, cargo handling, and safety procedures, while applying maintenance and repair practices to Navy craft and support equipment.

The role requires Navy/Deck experience, ability to instruct cadets and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience instructing Navy or civilian students in amphibious craft operations.
• Ability to perform classroom instruction and underway laboratory training.
• Must obtain facility credentials; US citizenship required.
• Willingness to work alternate schedules and overtime.
• Ability to travel limited.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance
• Operate and control casualties of propulsion systems in-port and underway on Navy watercraft
• Execute pre-start and post-operation checks
• Adhere to Ethics, Workplace Environment, and Safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas or craft

Skills

Navigation and Watchkeeping

Cargo Operations

Maintenance and Repair

Safety and Emergency Procedures

Mooring, Towing and Anchoring

Communication and Coordination

Leadership and Training

Navy experience

Classroom instruction

Charting & navigation gear

First Aid, CPR & AED

Military Instructor certification

Education

100 Ton Captain's license

Tools

MS Office

Navigation equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Amentum is actively seeking an Amphibious Craft Operator Instructor with expertise in military amphibious craft operations and logistics. This position is ideally suited for individuals with Deck Department experience, proficient in Navigation and Watchkeeping, Cargo Operations, Maintenance and Repair, Safety and Emergency Procedures, Mooring, Towing and Anchoring, Communication and Coordination, and Leadership and Training. Work is performed at a Navy Training Command located at Naval Amphibious (NAB) Coronado, CA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance
• Operate and control casualties of propulsion systems in-port and underway on Navy watercraft
• Execute pre-start and post-operation checks
• Adhere to Amentum’s Ethics Program, Workplace Environment, and Occupational Safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas or craft

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
• Experience as a Navy Boatswain's Mate, Navy Quartermaster, Navy Operations Specialist, OR equivalent civilian experience
• Ability to perform classroom instruction, underway laboratory training, preventive and corrective maintenance, and preservation of Navy craft and support equipment
• Qualified as a Navy Second Class Swimmer or equivalent
• Availability to work alternate schedules as required by training needs
• Willingness to work occasional overtime
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and conditions
• Ability to perform limited travel, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office is preferred
• Six (6) years’ experience as a Navy Boatswain's Mate, Quarter Master, or Operations Specialist with Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS), Maritime Prepositioning Force Utility Boat (MPFUB), Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC), Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) or Amphibious Bulk Liquid Transfer System (ABLTS)
• 100 Ton Captain's license
• Military Instructor certification
• Knowledge of charting and plotting, navigation equipment, and Coast Guard Rules of the Road
• First Aid, CPR & AED

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

• This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

$28.44 - 35.01

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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