Deck Operations Pro: Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Chetopa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy COOL certifications

USMAP apprenticeships

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew. They manage small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck activity, and maritime security.

Typical duties include standing watches, operating boats, and repairing exterior surfaces, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Extensive training and career progression are available across Navy postings.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include eligibility to serve in the United States Navy or other law and policy.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy, with some communities more restrictive.
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs demanding more stringent standards.

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

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew. They manage small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck activity, and maritime security.

Typical duties include standing watches, operating boats, and repairing exterior surfaces, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Extensive training and career progression are available across Navy postings.