Maritime Deck Ops Specialist: Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a deck operations expert responsible for seamanship, handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

You'll stand watches, operate boats, perform repairs, and participate in underway replenishments and security procedures. Expect varied weather, seas, and high tempo evolutions with strong teamwork and potential leadership opportunities as you advance.

Qualifications

• General enlistment or commissioning standards apply.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.

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.

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a deck operations expert responsible for seamanship, handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

You'll stand watches, operate boats, perform repairs, and participate in underway replenishments and security procedures. Expect varied weather, seas, and high tempo evolutions with strong teamwork and potential leadership opportunities as you advance.