Senior Bridge Officer & Navigation Lead

The Walt Disney Company; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Coverage

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a First Officer to serve as the senior watch keeper on the bridge, leading the navigation team and coordinating with the Master on itineraries and navigational issues. This is a shipboard role requiring a valid mate license and strong English communication.

Responsibilities include navigation watch leadership, chart management, mooring oversight, equipment safety, and crew safety training, with formal pre-employment checks and shipboard medicals.

Qualifications

• Chief Mate unlimited license or higher.
• 2+ years' experience as Senior Watch Keeper on medium to large cruise vessels.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm about guiding other team members.

Responsibilities

• Be the Navigation Watch leader on a dual watch with a Junior Deck Officer.
• Purchase and maintain all publications and charts.
• Oversee cruise planning and itineraries, working directly with the Master regarding all navigational matters.
• Oversee mooring stations during arrivals and departures.
• Manage the daily routines of all navigational instruments; report any deficiency to the Staff Captain and Master.
• Oversee all the emergency/pyrotechnic equipment on the Bridge and reporting this on the preventive maintenance system.
• Maintain the on board PC ship-handling simulator.
• Assist the Chief Officer Safety with Crew safety training, maintenance of LSA and FFE.
• Uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under your control.
• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa; pre-employment medical; background check; bring approved work shoes.

Skills

Navigation watch leadership

English fluency

Crew guidance

Tools

Ship-handling simulator

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a First Officer to serve as the senior watch keeper on the bridge, leading the navigation team and coordinating with the Master on itineraries and navigational issues. This is a shipboard role requiring a valid mate license and strong English communication.

Responsibilities include navigation watch leadership, chart management, mooring oversight, equipment safety, and crew safety training, with formal pre-employment checks and shipboard medicals.