Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Ops, Small Boats & Flight Deck

U.S. Navy; Park River (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic pay and allowances

Health coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for helm duties, small boat operations, and cargo handling on ships. They play a critical role in flight deck operations, security, and maintenance of exterior surfaces.

The role involves hands-on outdoor work in varied weather, standing watches day and night, 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 per current program and policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent; officers require a bachelor’s or qualifying degree.
• Meet age, medical, vision, dental standards and required test scores.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Safety procedures

Maritime operations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (officer programs)

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for helm duties, small boat operations, and cargo handling on ships. They play a critical role in flight deck operations, security, and maintenance of exterior surfaces.

The role involves hands-on outdoor work in varied weather, standing watches day and night, and high-tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.