Ordinary Seaman/Captain

UIC Alaska • Tyndall AFB, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks multiple, part-time, on-call Ordinary Seaman/Captains for the operation of 120' Missile Retrievers and other small craft in direct support of the 53rd Weapons Group, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL. This role requires individuals to work as both an Ordinary Seaman and a Captain at different times. The pay structure reflects these different roles, with a daily rate for OS and a higher daily rate for Captain.

Requirements

• Must provide a certificate of competency that complies with STCW Reg II/3: NVIC 13-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Master or Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch of Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near-Coastal Waters.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating and maintaining watercraft.
• Possess a USCG 200 Ton Near Coastal or greater Master’s License.
• Must meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and routine drug screening as required by Maritime Consortium.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating craft used to conduct range clearance operations, range safety, and in the recovery of Drones and subscale aerial target waterborne recovery.
• Familiarity with systems such as the MK-30, MK-39, Mk-46, MK-54 systems and Portable Underwater Tracking Range (PUTR), Portable Acoustic Range (PAR), LASEREX, and High Speed Maneuvering Seaborne Target (HSMST) operations.

Responsibilities

• Crew, operate and maintain assigned vessels in direct support of the 53rd Weapons Group, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron missions, which range from harbor operations to open ocean operations within 200nm of the Panama City Sea Buoy.
• Conduct and assist with preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance and general repairs of all vessels.
• Perform modifications of vessels to suit mission requirements.
• Operate in close proximity to other craft and waterborne targets and structures.
• Follow instructions for planned maritime operations and understand military communications.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of Port Operations Support Functions to include workboats used to support security gate openings/closings, line handling, pusher boat duties, and oil boom installation/removal around moored or anchored vessels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed