Senior Nav Mate Pilot — River & Coastal Mastery

American Cruise Lines; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Simulator‑based training

Travel and lodging provided

Job summary

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

Applicants should hold a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license with Near Coastal endorsement, experience on coastal/river waterways, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT or greater preferred.
• TWIC credential.
• Experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2 years, desired 5 years with Z-drive experience.
• Excellent communication skills and team-building abilities.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or 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

Coast Guard Master’s license

TWIC

Coastal & river waterways experience

Strong communication

Drug testing compliance

Ability to work long shifts

Job description

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

Applicants should hold a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license with Near Coastal endorsement, experience on coastal/river waterways, and strong communication skills.