Aviation Deck Operations Specialist

US Navy; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Navy seeks motivated enlisted Aviation Boatswain's Mates to join the Aviation Operations & Support community. You will learn to launch and recover aircraft, handle equipment, and maintain readiness on ships and shore stations.

Through progressive training, you gain leadership skills, qualify on equipment and watchstations, and advance through Navy programs. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and physical fitness in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, including citizenship or other legal residency/work status as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age limits and medical, vision, and dental standards per program.
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening.
• Achieving required test scores (ASVAB for enlisted; officer tests for officers).
• Additional qualifications may include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience.
• Ability to work safely around aircraft, support equipment, and moving machinery.
• Physical fitness and stamina to stand for long periods and handle equipment.
• Willingness to work in a team in fast-paced, safety-critical situations and follow procedures

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft launch and recovery operations in operational environments.
• Assist with aircraft handling, movement, spotting, and securing on flight decks and flight lines.
• Operate aviation support equipment and systems used in aircraft operations.
• Perform inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment.
• Support safety practices including foreign object damage (FOD) prevention and emergency readiness.
• Assist with emergency response and training drills related to aviation operations.
• Support administrative and maintenance control activities as required.

Skills

Safety around aircraft

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officers

Job description

The US Navy seeks motivated enlisted Aviation Boatswain's Mates to join the Aviation Operations & Support community. You will learn to launch and recover aircraft, handle equipment, and maintain readiness on ships and shore stations.

Through progressive training, you gain leadership skills, qualify on equipment and watchstations, and advance through Navy programs. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and physical fitness in dynamic environments.