Navy Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Ops, Small Boats & Flight Deck

U.S. Navy; Lyons (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy boatswains mates are seamanship and deck operations experts on ship crews, handling small boats and deck equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security.

This role emphasizes teamwork, watchstanding, and leadership development while serving aboard surface ships and at shore facilities. Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with varying weather, frequent watches, and opportunities for advancement through qualification and on-the-job training in a

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, including citizenship/work status, high school diploma, and fitness requirements.
• Some communities have stricter age ranges and security clearances, depending on program and policy.
• Additional qualifications may include skills or qualifications unique to a rating or community and reviewed by a recruiter.

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

Teamwork

Job description

U.S. Navy boatswains mates are seamanship and deck operations experts on ship crews, handling small boats and deck equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security.

This role emphasizes teamwork, watchstanding, and leadership development while serving aboard surface ships and at shore facilities. Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with varying weather, frequent watches, and opportunities for advancement through qualification and on-the-job training in a