Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Flight Deck Ops

U.S. Navy; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy COOL

Job summary

The Boatswains Mate role in the U.S. Navy focuses on seamanship, deck operations, and leading sailors in shipboard duties. You will manage small boats, maintain exterior surfaces, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security tasks across sea and shore environments.

Expect to stand watches, operate in varied weather, and advance through qualifications while contributing to teamwork within the deck department.

Qualifications

• General seamanship and deck operations knowledge.
• Ability to stand watches and lead junior Sailors.
• Ability to operate and maintain deck equipment and small boats.

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.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Small boat handling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Boatswains Mate role in the U.S. Navy focuses on seamanship, deck operations, and leading sailors in shipboard duties. You will manage small boats, maintain exterior surfaces, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security tasks across sea and shore environments.

Expect to stand watches, operate in varied weather, and advance through qualifications while contributing to teamwork within the deck department.