Deck Operations Specialist: Small Boats & Flight Deck

U.S. Navy; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking qualified Boatswains Mates to perform seamanship and deck operations, including standing watches, operating small boats, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and readiness for varied sea and port operations. You will be part of a shipboard team, performing duties from handling lines to supervising deck equipment and participating in underway replenishments, with opportunities for advancement based on performance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong seamanship and deck operation skills expected.
• Ability to stand watches, work in teams, and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman 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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking qualified Boatswains Mates to perform seamanship and deck operations, including standing watches, operating small boats, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and readiness for varied sea and port operations. You will be part of a shipboard team, performing duties from handling lines to supervising deck equipment and participating in underway replenishments, with opportunities for advancement based on performance