Deck Training Officer

Please note that this is a non-benefitted, temporary/contract position.

The NSMV Patriot State offers a unique opportunity to sail a training cruise with cadets during Sea Term 2027 (Jan 04 - Feb 25 2027). Following a week of alongside training, NSMV Patriot State departs Buzzards Bay on Jan 09 to support the teaching and training of freshmen, sophomore, and senior cadets in seamanship and engineering systems. All sailing aboard NSMV Patriot State must hold a T.W.I.C. card; MMA Human Resources will assist in the attainment of the credential for those who are eligible but do not hold a current T.W.I.C.

The successful candidate will teach cadets seamanship, shipboard safety and emergency preparedness, navigation, voyage planning, watchstanding, and pollution awareness aboard the TS Patriot State. Training is conducted six days a week (Sundays off) during daytime hours. Schedule requires flexibility in both training sessions and subject matter. Actual subjects will be assigned based on experience. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.