Boatswain’s Mate: Flight Deck & Deck Operations

U.S. Navy; Nappanee (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations specialist responsible for standing watches, handling lines, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment on surface ships.

You support cargo handling, flight deck operations, security duties, and naval ceremonies while advancing through BM qualifications. Expect outdoor, hands-on work in varying weather, with day and night watches at sea and in port.

Qualifications

• Required enlistment with general Navy standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent; officer roles may require a bachelor’s degree.
• Medical, vision, and dental standards; fitness requirements; background screening.

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

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations specialist responsible for standing watches, handling lines, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment on surface ships.

You support cargo handling, flight deck operations, security duties, and naval ceremonies while advancing through BM qualifications. Expect outdoor, hands-on work in varying weather, with day and night watches at sea and in port.