Boatswain’s Mate – Deck Ops, Small-Boat & Flight Deck

U.S. Navy; Tijeras (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Health coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate position involves seamanship, deck operations, and shipboard duties that keep a crew ready and capable on voyage. You will learn, perform, and lead tasks related to weapons handling, cargo movement, and deck maintenance across varied sea conditions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strict safety, and disciplined watchstanding as you advance in a demanding maritime environment aboard surface ships and shore installations.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and medical fitness.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles; officers require more.
• Ability to obtain security clearance where required.
• Ability to serve aboard ships and deploy on various schedules.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman and lookout.
• Operate small boats; support flight deck operations.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and exterior surfaces.
• Conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.
• Stand security watches in port and underway; participate in ceremonies.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Small boats handling

Maritime security

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate position involves seamanship, deck operations, and shipboard duties that keep a crew ready and capable on voyage. You will learn, perform, and lead tasks related to weapons handling, cargo movement, and deck maintenance across varied sea conditions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strict safety, and disciplined watchstanding as you advance in a demanding maritime environment aboard surface ships and shore installations.