Navy Boatswain's Mate: Deck Ops & Small-Boat Lead

U.S. Navy; Cade (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert. You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling and flight deck activities across varied deployments.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with high-tempo evolutions, shipboard teamwork, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance through Navy training and qualification programs.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as enlisted personnel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; officers require a bachelor’s/qualifying degree.
• On-the-job qualifications include seamanship, deck operations, watchstanding, and cargo handling.

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 boats handling

Ship security watches

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer programs

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert. You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling and flight deck activities across varied deployments.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with high-tempo evolutions, shipboard teamwork, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance through Navy training and qualification programs.