Boatswains Mate: Deck & Small Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Woodland Mills (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

USMAP apprenticeships

Navy COOL certifications

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship role focused on deck operations, small-boat handling, and flight deck support. You will stand watches, maintain equipment, and assist with underway replenishments while working in varied maritime environments.

Advancement depends on performance, time in rate, and required qualifications, with strong teamwork and safety emphasis throughout training and duties.

Qualifications

• Meet general enlistment standards for Navy positions.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required for enlisted roles, with a bachelor’s for officers.
• Maintain physical fitness and pass medical standards, background checks, and security 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

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical fitness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship role focused on deck operations, small-boat handling, and flight deck support. You will stand watches, maintain equipment, and assist with underway replenishments while working in varied maritime environments.

Advancement depends on performance, time in rate, and required qualifications, with strong teamwork and safety emphasis throughout training and duties.