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

U.S. Navy; Berlin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Navy's Boatswains Mate role is a seamanship and deck operations specialty, responsible for keeping the fleet ready through hands-on work on deck, small boats, and flight deck support. You will lead watches, perform maintenance, and participate in replenishments.

Expect frequent duties in varied weather, teamwork in a challenging maritime environment, and opportunities for advancement and leadership within the deck department.

Qualifications

• General enlistment or commissioning standards apply to all Navy jobs.
• Physical strength and stamina to work outdoors in maritime environments.
• Ability to work well in a team, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly on a ship.

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

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Watchstanding

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (for officer positions)

Job description

The U.S. Navy's Boatswains Mate role is a seamanship and deck operations specialty, responsible for keeping the fleet ready through hands-on work on deck, small boats, and flight deck support. You will lead watches, perform maintenance, and participate in replenishments.

Expect frequent duties in varied weather, teamwork in a challenging maritime environment, and opportunities for advancement and leadership within the deck department.