Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Ops & Small-Boat Mastery

U.S. Navy; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a highly skilled deck operations role, dedicated to seamanship, ship handling, and safety on the flight deck and in port. You will be hands-on with equipment, supervise underway operations, and support cargo handling and security details.

As part of the deck team, you’ll stand watches at sea and in port, work in varied weather, and have opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance through training and qualification programs.

Qualifications

• Must meet general enlistment standards for the United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent required for enlisted positions; officers require a bachelor’s or professional degree.

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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officers

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a highly skilled deck operations role, dedicated to seamanship, ship handling, and safety on the flight deck and in port. You will be hands-on with equipment, supervise underway operations, and support cargo handling and security details.

As part of the deck team, you’ll stand watches at sea and in port, work in varied weather, and have opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance through training and qualification programs.