Maritime Deck & Small-Boat Ops Specialist

U.S. Navy; Bryn Mawr (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve aboard surface ships, handling small boats, maintaining deck equipment, and supporting flight deck operations and cargo handling.

You will stand watches, work outdoors in varied weather, and train at BM A School, with on‑the‑job qualifications and advancement opportunities within the deck department.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and seamanship, with assignments on ships and shore installations at home and abroad.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age, medical, vision, dental, fitness, and conduct standards; eligibility for security clearance where required.

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

Small boat handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve aboard surface ships, handling small boats, maintaining deck equipment, and supporting flight deck operations and cargo handling.

You will stand watches, work outdoors in varied weather, and train at BM A School, with on‑the‑job qualifications and advancement opportunities within the deck department.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and seamanship, with assignments on ships and shore installations at home and abroad.