Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Flight Deck Ops

U.S. Navy; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert who handles small boats, maintains topside equipment, and supports cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Expect hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night at sea and in port, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, including citizenship/work status as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; further education for officer programs.
• Meeting age, medical, vision, dental, and character standards; successful screening results.

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 Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert who handles small boats, maintains topside equipment, and supports cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Expect hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night at sea and in port, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.