Ordinary Seaman

Bowhead • Tyndall AFB, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks multiple part-time, on-call Ordinary Seamen to operate 120-foot Missile Retrievers and other small craft in direct support of the 53rd Weapons Group, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base in Tyndall, Florida. Operations range from harbor work to open-ocean operations within 200 nautical miles of the Panama City Sea Buoy.

The Ordinary Seaman crews, operates, and maintains assigned vessels; supports vessel maintenance, repairs, and mission-related modifications; and assists with maritime operations and port support functions. The role requires deckhand experience, the ability to work safely near other craft, waterborne targets, and structures, and the ability to follow operational instructions and understand military communications. Work environments and hours vary, and hours may extend beyond normal duty hours.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a deckhand and the ability to maintain watercraft.
• A USCG Rating forming part of the Navigational Watch.
• Meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code.
• Pass pre-employment and routine drug screening as required by Maritime Consortium.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds; and occasionally lift or move 75–100 pounds with help from deckhands and/or heavy lifting equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating craft used for range-clearance operations, range safety, and recovery of drones and subscale aerial targets from the water.
• Familiarity with MK-30, MK-39, MK-46, and MK-48 systems; MK-54 systems; 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 support of the 53rd Weapons Group, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron missions.
• Conduct and assist with preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance, general vessel repairs, and modifications to meet mission requirements.
• Work as a deckhand in close proximity to other craft, waterborne targets, and structures.
• Follow instructions for planned maritime operations and understand military communications.
• Support port operations, including security gate openings and closings, line handling, pusher boat duties, and oil boom installation and removal around moored or anchored vessels.

What This Job Offers

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