Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Flight-Deck Ops

U.S. Navy; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate roles involve seamanship and deck operations, handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

This position includes standing watches, operating boats, conducting replenishments at sea, and mentoring junior Sailors as you advance, with outdoor work in varied weather and sea conditions across ships and shore installations.

Qualifications

• Meets enlistment standards for United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent; officer path requires bachelor-level qualification.
• Pass medical, vision, dental, and physical fitness standards.
• Security clearance as required by rating or assignment.

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; lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Officer commissioning for career path

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate roles involve seamanship and deck operations, handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

This position includes standing watches, operating boats, conducting replenishments at sea, and mentoring junior Sailors as you advance, with outdoor work in varied weather and sea conditions across ships and shore installations.