Dive Master

T3i Inc.•Spokane, WA

39d

About The Position

The Dive Master supports aquatic training activities associated with Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) programs conducted at Fairchild AFB. This role provides professional diving supervision, water safety oversight, and technical support for training events conducted in aquatic environments in accordance with approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), safety standards, and governing directives. The Dive Master ensures the safe conduct of water-based training by maintaining strict compliance with dive safety protocols, equipment readiness standards, and operational risk management procedures. Duties may include supervising diving activities, supporting underwater training evolutions, maintaining dive equipment, and coordinating with instructors and safety personnel during aquatic training events. This position operates in demanding training environments where safety, attention to detail, and sound judgment are critical to supporting realistic SERE training while protecting the well-being of students and instructors.

Requirements

DoD Diver First Class certification and qualification as a Naval Enlisted Classification (NEC) M1DV Diver First Class (Legacy NEC 5342) or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Diver First Class
Minimum three 3 years experience with U.S. Navy recompression chamber operations and familiarity with recognition and treatment of diving emergencies as outlined in the U.S. Navy diving Manual
Minimum three 3 years experience with high-pressure air systems and underwater breathing equipment maintenance
Minimum three 3 years experience with the implementation and employment of the US Navy Dive/Jump Reporting System, U.S. Navy Planned Maintenance System, and the 3M system as it applies to diving for near, mid, and long-term equipment requirements
Knowledge of USAF and MAJCOM dive program regulatory guidance
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance
Ability to support extended duty days and non-standard work schedules as required by training cycles
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid or equivalent
Current lifeguard certification and be physically capable of swimming in turbulent water in an environmental tank
Must have a T3, T3R or National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC)

Nice To Haves

Current professional-level dive certification such as Divemaster or equivalent from a nationally or internationally recognized diving organization (e.g., PADI, NAUI, SSI, or equivalent)
Experience supporting military training programs or Department of Defense operational environments
Experience supporting SERE training, water survival instruction, or aquatic resistance laboratory training events
Experience with dive equipment maintenance, inspection, and operational readiness procedures
Current certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Rescue Diver, or Emergency Oxygen Administration
Experience supporting safety oversight during high-risk training environments
Experience working with instructor cadre or training teams in structured instructional environments

Responsibilities

Provide dive supervision and water safety support for SERE aquatic training activities conducted in accordance with approved course materials and safety procedures
Monitor diving operations to ensure compliance with established dive safety standards and risk management protocols
Inspect, maintain, and manage dive equipment, life-support systems, and associated safety gear used during training operations
Support instructors and training cadre during aquatic training evolutions, including resistance laboratory water events and related water-based training scenarios
Conduct pre-dive safety checks, equipment inspections, and briefings as required
Monitor student performance and safety during aquatic training events and respond to potential hazards or emergencies
Coordinate with safety personnel, instructors, and medical support staff to ensure safe execution of water-based training activities
Maintain required dive logs, equipment records, and documentation associated with aquatic operations
Support concurrent or consecutive course iterations in high-tempo environments; training schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended training days
Maintain required clothing, equipment, and personal readiness standards necessary to safely conduct aquatic training support