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

U.S. Navy; Barnsdall (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship experts responsible for deck operations, small boats, and maintenance across ships. You will support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and maritime security while ensuring readiness for sea and operations.

The role involves outdoor work, long watches, and high-tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck duties, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• Eligible to serve in the United States Navy with citizenship or other legal residency as required by program.
• Complete high school or equivalent; enlistment or commissioning requirements apply.
• Meet age, medical, vision, dental standards appropriate to enlisted roles.
• Character and conduct standards, and background screening as part of the recruitment process.

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

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship experts responsible for deck operations, small boats, and maintenance across ships. You will support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and maritime security while ensuring readiness for sea and operations.

The role involves outdoor work, long watches, and high-tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck duties, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.