Deck Operations Specialist - Small Boats & Flight Deck

U.S. Navy; Dana (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert, handling small boats and supporting cargo handling and flight deck operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork and readiness to maintain topside equipment and surfaces across a busy shipboard environment. You will participate in underway replenishments, security watches, and shipboard evolutions, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance and strengthen your seamanship skills in varied weather and sea

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for enlisted positions.
• Advanced education or qualifying professional degrees apply to officer programs.

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

Physical endurance

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert, handling small boats and supporting cargo handling and flight deck operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork and readiness to maintain topside equipment and surfaces across a busy shipboard environment. You will participate in underway replenishments, security watches, and shipboard evolutions, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance and strengthen your seamanship skills in varied weather and sea