Deck Officer in Training — Third Officer Path

gCaptain; Virginia; On-site; USD 73,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

gCaptain is advertising a developmental Third Officer (In Training) position with the Military Sealift Command. The role focuses on training, credentialing, and shore/underway rotations to prepare for full qualification as a Third Officer.

The development program emphasizes mentorship by senior officers and progressive responsibilities aboard naval auxiliary and hybrid-manned ships. Starting salary is posted with credentialing milestones, and the program supports long‑term readiness and

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen of at least 18 years of age.
• Possess and maintain a valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date.
• Possess and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expirations date.
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) Medical Certificate without any Limitations/Restrictions, with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date.
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date with the following endorsement(s): Ordinary Seaman, Wiper, Stewards Department (FH) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date.

Responsibilities

• The Third Officer (In Training) serves as a civil service mariner in developmental training status aboard MSC ships worldwide.
• Assist in the responsibilities of the Deck Department under supervision, while gradually developing independent technical skills.
• Support preventive maintenance, record‑keeping, and Quality Assurance observations under the direction of senior engineers, and participate in training milestones.

Job description

gCaptain is advertising a developmental Third Officer (In Training) position with the Military Sealift Command. The role focuses on training, credentialing, and shore/underway rotations to prepare for full qualification as a Third Officer.

The development program emphasizes mentorship by senior officers and progressive responsibilities aboard naval auxiliary and hybrid-manned ships. Starting salary is posted with credentialing milestones, and the program supports long‑term readiness and