RFA Deck Officer
As a Deck Officer, you'll be right at the sharp end of our operations, taking charge of replenishments at sea (RAS) operations and other vital tasks. You'll be in overall charge of everything from making sure your ship keeps station with a warship during a RAS to supervising helicopters ferrying troops or loads suspended from beneath the helicopter from your ship's flight deck. You'll be working with both your civilian crewmates and military personnel, so you'll need to be flexible, decisive and able to gain the respect and trust of people from diverse backgrounds.
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Qualifications
Are you right for this role?
You should be
You should have the following qualifications
You must be at least 20 years old. For direct entry, you’ll need your MCA medical certificate (ENG1) and MCA Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Certificate of Competency (STCW95)..
You should like
- Leading and Managing People
- Taking Responsibility and Making Decisions
- Working as Part of a Team
- A Sense of Adventure
You should have these skills
- Reliable
- Leadership and Management
- Approachable
- Highly Organised
