Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Operations & Seamanship

U.S. Navy; Cookson (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Tuition Assistance

Retirement options

Job summary

The Boatswains Mate role in the U.S. Navy places you in the deck department, handling small boats, flight deck operations, and cargo handling. You will stand watches, maintain equipment, and support underway replenishments.

You will train after Recruit Training and BM A School, advance through performance and time in rate, with opportunities for leadership and career progression aboard surface ships and shore sites.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and eligibility for service.
• Enlistment for a Boatswains Mate role requires suitability for sea duty and physical fitness.
• On-the-job training and qualifications develop seamanship and deck operations skills.

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

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Clear communication

Safety procedures

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Boatswains Mate role in the U.S. Navy places you in the deck department, handling small boats, flight deck operations, and cargo handling. You will stand watches, maintain equipment, and support underway replenishments.

You will train after Recruit Training and BM A School, advance through performance and time in rate, with opportunities for leadership and career progression aboard surface ships and shore sites.