Nautical Instructor (f/m/d)

Riveradvice; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

River Advice is seeking a Nautical Instructor to lead the development of nautical competencies across our inland fleet. You will shape training standards, oversee captain development, and ensure onboard safety through simulator-based and practical instruction.

You will work with the Fleet Manager, Safety Officers, and Directors to accelerate learning, set clear competency benchmarks, and drive fleet-wide safety culture on inland waterways.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive maritime experience as vessel master or senior officer on inland waterways.
• Strong ability to translate decades of experience into teachable fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Rhine and European inland navigation regulations.

Aufgaben

• Deliver practical onboard instruction to accelerate competency with Captains.
• Incorporate simulator training into the learning journey with River Academy.
• Coach candidates and onboard trainers from Sailor to Captain.
• Define required competencies for onboard roles and apply standardized assessment criteria (CESNI ES-QIN).
• Develop virtual navigation scenarios covering rules of the road, regulatory compliance, safety management, and incident response.
• Set expectations, track progress, and perform continuous assessment.
• Analyze data from onboard systems (VDR, ECDIS, CCTV) to support corrective actions and compliance.
• Feed lessons learned back into training standards to improve safety aboard.

Kenntnisse

Pedagogical skills

Communication skills

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Training program design

Ausbildung

Boatmaster/Master certification (European inland waterways)

Tools

Simulator-based training

VDR/ECDIS/CCTV data analysis

Jobbeschreibung

It’s time to build the future of nautical skill and safety on board. Shape the training and standards that keep a growing fleet navigating safely.

We are looking for a Nautical Instructor to accelerate the development of our nauticalcompetenciesacrossourfleet. This is a key role at the core of our growth strategy, ensuring that River Advice has skilled, confident,nauticalcrewin every position.

This role is not only about training. It is about building a consistent, fleet-wide standard for nautical competence and safety, from Sailors to licensed Captains.

You will take responsibility for nautical education,Captaindevelopment, and onboard safety, working closely with the Fleet Manager, Safety Officers, and Directors. You will accelerate learning through simulator-based training and practical onboard instruction, set clear competency standards, and support both candidates and onboard trainers.

Your responsibilities

The role combines hands‑on instruction, structured assessment, and incident analysis. It requires someone who is experienced, structured, andsafety-driven.

• deliver practical onboard instruction that acceleratesthe path to competencytogether with our Captains
• ensuresimulatortraining is incorporated into the learning journey in collaboration with River Academy
• coach and support candidates and onboard trainers throughout their developmentfrom Sailor to Captain
• define the required competencies for each onboard role and applystandardised, framework‑aligned assessment criteria (CESNI ES‑QIN under Directive (EU) 2017/2397)
• build virtual navigation scenarios: rules of the road, crossing and overtaking, regulatory compliance, safety management, and incident and emergency situations
• set clear expectations and performance objectives, and track progress through continuous assessment
• analysedata from onboard systems (VDR, ECDIS, CCTV) and conduct post‑incident interviews to support corrective actions and legal proceedings
• feed lessons learned back into training and standards to continuously improve safety on board

Your profile

• around20 years of operational experience as a vessel master or senior officer on inland waterways
• extensive knowledge of inland waterways, including their geography and hydraulic characteristics
• comprehensive expertise in water‑level management andthe relatednavigation constraints
• in‑depth knowledge of Rhine and European inland navigation regulations
• relevantboatmaster/ master certification for European inland waterways (e.g. Rhine Patent / EUBoatmaster’sCertificate)
• strong pedagogical and communication skills, with the ability to simplify and teach complex content
• a structured, analytical approach to coaching, assessment, and incident review
• strong communication in German and English

What we are looking for

We are seeking someone who brings:

• a structured, standards‑based approach to training and assessment
• the ability to translate two decades of experience into clear, teachable fundamentals
• understanding of operational constraints and regulatory requirements on inland waterways
• strong ownership and accountability for competency and safety outcomes
• the ability to combine practical seamanship, data, and people development
• a hands‑on mindset combined with structured thinking

Whattoexpect

• a key role directly linked to fleet growth, safety, and operational stability
• the opportunity to build a fleet‑wide nautical training and assessment standard
• close collaboration with Nautical Operations, Safety, and leadership
• a dynamic and growing environment with high impact
• the chance to reduce risk, raise competence, and shape the future of safe navigation

Ready to build the future?

If you are driven by seamanship, safety, and developing people, and want to build a strong nauticalorganisationin a growing company, we would like to hear from you.