Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1194, Atlanta Way, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, United States
About the Role
Join an elite community that operates in the air and under the sea as an enlisted aircrew member and Navy diver. You will perform helicopter sea rescues and execute underwater search, salvage, repair, and demolition missions. Your work will directly support carrier and expeditionary strike groups, mine countermeasures, special operations, and joint partners worldwide.
This is a highly physical, safety-critical career defined by rigorous performance standards. You will frequently operate in demanding environments, including heavy seas, cold and low-visibility waters, flight lines, ship decks, and austere field sites. The role demands a small-team culture where attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and strong leadership potential are essential. You will navigate rapid shifts between precise technical tasks and intense field operations, continuously sustaining qualifications through ongoing training.
Work Environment
Assignments are worldwide, spanning sea and ashore locations. You will work with aviation squadrons, fleet replacement units, and expeditionary detachments. Your daily environment may include flight operations areas, rescue training pools, ocean training sites, dive lockers, recompression chambers, shipyards, ranges, and forward locations. Expect frequent work aboard carriers and auxiliaries, on piers and flight decks, and alongside joint and interagency partners.
Training & Career Path
Your journey begins with Recruit Training followed by Naval Aircrew Candidate School in Pensacola. Depending on your specific specialty, you will attend Rescue Swimmer preparatory and school, or a Class A School within an assigned aircrew rating pipeline (such as AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, or AWV). You will also undergo Fleet Replacement Squadron training, survival, evasion, resistance, and escape instruction, and receive ongoing qualification and advanced training in diving, rescue, and mission systems throughout your career.
You can enlist under an advanced technical field or Warrior Challenge style contract that specifies your aircrew, rescue swimmer, or diver training pipeline. Alternatively, qualified Fleet Sailors may volunteer and request conversion into aircrew or diving roles after completing screening, physical testing, and obtaining command endorsement.
Equal Opportunity
The United States Navy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1194, Atlanta Way, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, United States
Costa Mesa, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform helicopter sea rescues and provide advanced first aid during flight operations
- check_circleExecute underwater search, salvage, harbor clearance, and security missions
- check_circleInspect, cut, weld, and repair ships and submarines
- check_circlePlan and conduct demolition operations
- check_circleMaintain and repair specialized flight, survival, and diving equipment
- check_circleConduct deep and saturation diving using SCUBA, surface supplied, and mixed gas systems
- check_circleOperate and supervise hyperbaric chamber treatments for divers
Requirements
- verifiedUnited States citizenship or legal residency
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verifiedEligibility for Secret security clearance
- verifiedStrong swimming ability and comfort in open water
- verifiedExcellent overall physical condition
- verifiedPass aviation flight physical
- verifiedPass diving medical exam with Undersea or Diving Medical Officer approval
- verifiedPass Physical Screening Test
- verifiedMeet restrictive age limits
- verifiedMeet medical, vision, dental, and character standards
Benefits & Perks
check_circleTuition Assistance and Post-9/11 GI Billcheck_circleACE-recommended college credit for Navy trainingcheck_circleNavy COOL-funded certificationscheck_circleUSMAP apprenticeshipscheck_circleNavy College Program opportunitiescheck_circleHealth coveragecheck_circleRetirement options
