Boatswain Mate: Deck & Flight Deck Ops Lead

U.S. Navy; Driggs (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy College Program

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. This role offers hands-on, outdoor work with varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance, within a close-knit deck department on surface ships or shore

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and meet enlistment standards.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Ability to obtain security clearance where required.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswains Mate of the Watch.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck and amphibious operations.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and exterior ship surfaces.
• Conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.
• Stand security watches in port and underway and participate in naval ceremonies.

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. This role offers hands-on, outdoor work with varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance, within a close-knit deck department on surface ships or shore