Maritime Deck Ops Specialist: Small Boat & Flight Deck

U.S. Navy; Hoxie (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve on surface ships, performing seamanship and deck operations essential to a ready fleet.

Roles include standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining exterior surfaces, with opportunities to contribute to flight deck activities and cargo handling. Candidates must meet enlistment standards, maintain fitness, and follow safety protocols as part of a dynamic, outdoor maritime environment with team-based operations and defined pathways for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to meet Navy general enlistment standards (citizenship/residency vary).
• Physical fitness and safety standards apply.

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

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve on surface ships, performing seamanship and deck operations essential to a ready fleet.

Roles include standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining exterior surfaces, with opportunities to contribute to flight deck activities and cargo handling. Candidates must meet enlistment standards, maintain fitness, and follow safety protocols as part of a dynamic, outdoor maritime environment with team-based operations and defined pathways for