Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks a Vessel Master to operate a 120' United States Air Force Missile Retriever in direct support of Tyndall Air Force Base. The position is contingent on contract award.
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 experience operating and maintaining water craft, and a USCG 200 Ton near coastal or greater Master’s License.
Prefer candidate with 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-48, MK-54 systems and Portable Underwater Tracking Range (PUTR), Portable Acoustic Range (PAR), LASEREX, and High Speed Maneuvering Seaborne Target (HSMST) operations is a plus.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of Port Operations Support Functions.
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.
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the 120' Missile Retriever in direct support of the 53rd Weapons Group, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron missions which range from harbor operations to operations up to 200nm seaward of the Panama City, Sea Buoy.
Conduct, assist and supervise the preventative, corrective, predictive maintenance and general repairs or modifications to suit mission requirements.
Have extensive experience, knowledge, and confident skills as a vessel operator and deckhand and be able to operate in close proximity to other craft and waterborne targets and structures.
Be proficient in the operation of radar, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), VHF Communication systems.
Follow instructions for planned maritime operations and understand military communications.