Maritime Operations Specialist

REGENT; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

REGENT is revolutionizing coastal transport with the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect craft designed for fast, cost-efficient regional service. The Maritime Operations Specialist will help test and operate Seaglider vessels and support boats, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable testing and launch readiness.

The role emphasizes hands-on operations, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-growing startup on Rhode Island's coastline.

Qualifications

• Experience in a detailed, fast-paced, high-risk environment on an elite operations team.
• Experience as part of a lift team as a rigger or signal person, preferably with high-value and fragile objects.
• Willing to attain boating license, RI Hoisting engineer license, EMR or Rescue Diver Certification.
• Experience running support/chase vessels for high-value assets or contributing to elite shore, ground, or technical crews.

Responsibilities

• Operate our support vessels in a safe and reliable manner during testing and training days around a high value vessel.
• Manage the day-to-day needs of Seaglider test vehicles and support boats, including fueling, cleaning, docking and maintaining test supplies.
• Support on-water Seaglider operations, including docking assistance and coordination with the lift team; lead crane operations is a bonus.
• Act as dockmaster for test vehicle movements.
• Collaborate with test, technician, software and engineering teams to understand the craft as it develops its capabilities.
• Continuously evaluate, refine, and improve safety and operations.

Skills

Elite operations teamwork

Lift team / rigging

Vessel support operations

Job description

At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the Seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), Seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.

Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.

Role Overview

As a Maritime Operations Specialist, you’ll be integral to the day-to-day operations here at REGENT surrounding the testing of our Seaglider vessels.

As part of the Maritime Operations Team, you’ll be joining our growing team of individuals to help take on the challenge of establishing Seaglider operations around the world. We are looking to build a team of creative problem solvers, purposeful planners and those who seek to be a little better every day.

If you’re energized by working at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation, real-world impact, and hands-on engineering, you’ll be in the right place - and we’d be thrilled to have you on the team!

What You'll Do

• Operate our support vessels in a safe and reliable manner during testing and training days around a high value composite vessel. Testing operations are usually weather dependent and may be time sensitive, the ideal candidate is up for the challenge of an occasional late day, early start or Saturday work.

• Manage the day to day needs of Seaglider test vehicles, as well as support boats, including fueling, cleaning, docking and maintaining test related supplies.

• Support on-water Seaglider operations, including docking assistance, execution of emergency procedures, and coordination with the lift team.

  • Bonus: Certification to operate crane and ability lead lift operations highly desired

• Ability to act as dockmaster for test vehicle movements

• Collaborate with the larger REGENT team including test, technician, software and engineering teams to gain a better understanding of the craft as it develops its capabilities

• Continuously evaluate, refine, and improve best practices in terms of safety and operations

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated expertise in a detailed, fast paced, and high risk environments on an elite operations team.

• Experience as part of a lift team as a rigger or signal person, preferably with high value and fragile objects

• Willing to attain boating license, RI Hoisting engineer license, EMR or Rescue Diver Certification

• Experience running support/chase vessels for high-value race assets and/or contributing to elite shore, ground, or technical crews.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.

• Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. You bring a practical, inventive mindset to every problem. You don't just patch issues - you improve processes, anticipate downstream impacts, and help turn one-off fixes into scalable solutions that raise the bar for future test events.

• Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.

• Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.