Flight Deck & Deck Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Mountain City (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to join the deck team aboard a surface ship. You will manage seamanship tasks, operate small boats, and support flight deck operations, replenishments, and cargo handling.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and readiness for varied conditions at sea and in port. The position involves standing watches, maintaining deck equipment, and potentially leading junior Sailors as you advance through training and qualification opportunities in a dynamic maritime

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy with appropriate citizenship/work status.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet Navy medical, physical, and security 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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to join the deck team aboard a surface ship. You will manage seamanship tasks, operate small boats, and support flight deck operations, replenishments, and cargo handling.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and readiness for varied conditions at sea and in port. The position involves standing watches, maintaining deck equipment, and potentially leading junior Sailors as you advance through training and qualification opportunities in a dynamic maritime