Senior Nav Mate Pilot — River & Coastal Navigation

American Cruise Lines; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Advanced simulator training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet, operating across inland and coastal waterways from the East Coast to Alaska and the Great Lakes.

Nav Mates are senior watch officers ensuring safe vessel operations and exemplary leadership for guests and crew. We offer on-board accommodations, meals, extensive simulator-based training, and a commitment to the values of Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: min 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT or greater preferred.
• TWIC credential required.
• 2+ years on coastal and river waterways; 5 years with Z-drive 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 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

Near Coastal endorsement

GRT 1600+ preferred

TWIC credential

Coastal and river experience 2+ years

Communication and teamwork

Drug testing compliance

Tools

TWIC credential

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet, operating across inland and coastal waterways from the East Coast to Alaska and the Great Lakes.

Nav Mates are senior watch officers ensuring safe vessel operations and exemplary leadership for guests and crew. We offer on-board accommodations, meals, extensive simulator-based training, and a commitment to the values of Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit.