CAPTAIN (AUTEC-2025-23401):
Bowhead seeks a Captain to oversee the safe operation of going vessels over 150 in length, planning and execution of the exercise voyage plan in support of the Atlantic Undersea Test & Evaluation Center (AUTEC) at Andros Island, Bahamas.
Essential functions to include:
Ensuring the safety of all crew and passengers.
Managing all crew assets to safely and effectively accomplish the exercise plan.
Navigating the vessel in a safe manner which maximizes the exercise plan execution and minimizes risk.
Monitoring vessel position to ensure proper deployment of MK30 and MK39 targets and the recovery of exercise torpedoes.
Communicating with range control, other range assets, crew and passengers, determining corrective action in the event that the vessel experiences a system failure, and accomplishing all post mission debriefings and documentation.
USCG Master 100 Ton Oceans license, Radar, Bridge Resource Management, and STCW certifications and endorsements.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
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.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies operates the Atlantic Undersea Test & Evaluation Center (AUTEC) located at Andros Island, Bahamas, supporting naval underwater testing and evaluation operations. The company manages vessel operations and range assets for military exercise planning and execution, including deployment of targets and recovery of test torpedoes. Bowhead provides maritime and naval support services with a focus on undersea test and evaluation capabilities for the U.S. Navy.
