Boatswain's Mate: Deck Ops, Small-Boat & Flight Deck

U.S. Navy; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts, handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

Responsibilities include standing watches, operating small boats, repairing deck gear, conducting replenishment at sea, and participating in security watches. Opportunities include leading junior Sailors as you advance within a dynamic maritime environment.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelors or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
• Some communities have more restrictive age ranges
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards.
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening
• Achieving required test scores for your program.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts, handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

Responsibilities include standing watches, operating small boats, repairing deck gear, conducting replenishment at sea, and participating in security watches. Opportunities include leading junior Sailors as you advance within a dynamic maritime environment.