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deck officer

American

noun

Nautical.

any officer whose responsibilities include navigation, cargo handling, etc.

deck officer British

noun

a ship's officer who is part of the deck crew

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Apply for the Maritime Career Pathway Scholarship, a two-year apprenticeship that will give the training and experience necessary to become a licensed deck officer.

From Seattle Times

WSF estimates it needs to fill nearly 100 deck officer and able-bodied seaman positions each year in perpetuity.

From Seattle Times

TSA said pilots must be vetted and attend training at a federal law enforcement center in New Mexico to become what is called a federal flight deck officer.

From Washington Times

Under its Federal Flight Deck Officer Program, qualified pilots and flight crew are able to act as law enforcement to defend passenger planes against acts of violence.

From BBC

"The way back does not scare me," the trainee navigational deck officer told Reuters via videolink from aboard the ship.

From Reuters

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