Boatswain's Mate: Flight Deck & Small Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert responsible for helm and lookout duties, small boat handling, and maintenance of deck equipment aboard ships. This role supports flight deck operations, cargo handling, and security watches.

You will work in varied conditions at sea and in port, standing watches, coordinating with the deck crew, and advancing through on-the-job training and required qualifications with strong promotion potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Physical strength and stamina to work safely in an outdoor maritime environment, often with repetitive tasks, ladders, and heavy loads.

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 for enlisted positions; bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert responsible for helm and lookout duties, small boat handling, and maintenance of deck equipment aboard ships. This role supports flight deck operations, cargo handling, and security watches.

You will work in varied conditions at sea and in port, standing watches, coordinating with the deck crew, and advancing through on-the-job training and required qualifications with strong promotion potential.