Senior Nav Mate Pilot - River & Coastal Cruises

American Cruise Lines; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Access to advanced simulator-based培训

Travel, room and board, uniforms, and

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S.-flag fleet along inland and coastal waterways, including East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and major rivers. Nav Mates are senior shipboard watch officers responsible for safe vessel operations, regulatory compliance, and representing the company as professional leaders aboard our vessels.

Our on-board training and simulator-based coursework support ongoing development for critical piloting decisions.

Qualifications

• USCG Master’s license with Near Coastal endorsement required.
• 2+ years on coastal/river waterways; 5+ preferred.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and ongoing random testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Operate vessel per standards and regulations.
• Execute prudent maneuvering, docking, locking, and anchoring.
• Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
• Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
• Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.

Skills

Communication

Team-building

Safety-consciousness

Education

USCG Master’s license (Near Coastal)

Tools

TWIC credential

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S.-flag fleet along inland and coastal waterways, including East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and major rivers. Nav Mates are senior shipboard watch officers responsible for safe vessel operations, regulatory compliance, and representing the company as professional leaders aboard our vessels.

Our on-board training and simulator-based coursework support ongoing development for critical piloting decisions.