Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Flight Deck Operations

U.S. Navy; Picture Rocks (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Tuition Assistance

Navy programs

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate to join the deck department on surface ships. You will manage seamanship tasks, operate small boats, oversee deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security duties to keep the fleet ready.

You will work outdoors in varied weather, stand watches day and night, and advance through on-the-job qualifications with opportunities for leadership as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Enlistment or commissioning standards required.
• Eligibility to serve in the U.S. Navy; citizenship or residency as required.
• HS diploma or equivalent for enlisted; bachelor’s for officer programs.
• Age, medical, vision, and dental standards vary by program.
• Security clearance may be required for certain roles.

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; participate in ceremonies.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Teamwork

Watchstanding

Education

HS diploma or equivalent (enlisted)

Bachelor’s degree for officer programs

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate to join the deck department on surface ships. You will manage seamanship tasks, operate small boats, oversee deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security duties to keep the fleet ready.

You will work outdoors in varied weather, stand watches day and night, and advance through on-the-job qualifications with opportunities for leadership as you gain experience.