Senior Nav Mate Pilot — River & Coastal Cruises

American Cruise Lines; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Travel expenses covered

Room and board

Uniforms

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S.-flag fleet, with piloting on coastal and river waterways across multiple regions. Nav Mates serve as senior watch officers, ensuring safe vessel operations and adherence to company and regulatory standards while representing the company professionally at all times.

Nav Mates are seasoned mariners with firsthand experience piloting challenging routes.

Qualifications

• USCG Master’s license with Near Coastal endorsement (100 GRT min).
• TWIC credential required.
• Coastal/river waterways experience (min 2 yrs, 5 yrs preferred).
• Strong communication and team-building skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and random testing.
• Ability to perform essential functions with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Operate the vessel in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• 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

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Safety-conscious

Decision-making

Education

USCG Master’s license (100 GRT min, Near Coastal)

Tools

Bridge simulator

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S.-flag fleet, with piloting on coastal and river waterways across multiple regions. Nav Mates serve as senior watch officers, ensuring safe vessel operations and adherence to company and regulatory standards while representing the company professionally at all times.

Nav Mates are seasoned mariners with firsthand experience piloting challenging routes.