This is a part-time, on-call position for an Ordinary Seaman/Captain to operate and maintain 120' Missile Retriever vessels and other small craft in support of the 53rd Weapons Group and 82nd Aerial Target Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The role involves crewing, operating, and maintaining vessels for missions ranging from harbor operations to open ocean operations, as well as conducting maintenance and repairs. The individual will work as both an Ordinary Seaman and a Captain, with pay varying by role.

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 the preventative, corrective, predictive maintenance and general repairs of all vessels and modifications of vessels to suit mission requirements.
Shall have extensive experience, knowledge, and confident skills as a deckhand and be able to operate in close proximity to other craft and waterborne targets and structures.
Proficient at following instructions for planned maritime operations and understanding military communications.

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.
Must meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code.
Successful applicant will also demonstrate knowledge and experience of Port Operations Support Functions to include workboats used to support security gate openings/closings, line handling, pusher boat duties, oil boom installation/removal around moored or anchored vessels.
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

Nice to have

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.
Having 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.