Senior River Pilot & Vessel Navigator

American Cruise Lines; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Onboard accommodations

Advanced simulator training

Travel and lodging covered

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S.-flag fleet, guiding safe operations on coastal and river waterways across the East Coast, Alaska, Great Lakes, and beyond. Nav Mates are senior watch officers responsible for safety, regulatory compliance, and representing the company as leaders.

Candidates should have hands-on piloting experience in challenging waterways and a proven record of prudent decision-making in dynamic conditions.

Qualifications

• USCG Master’s license: min 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT or greater preferred.
• TWIC required for access to secure ports.
• Experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience.
• Excellent communication skills and team-building skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
• Ability to perform essential functions 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

Z-drive experience

Communication skills

Team-building

Drug test compliance

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S.-flag fleet, guiding safe operations on coastal and river waterways across the East Coast, Alaska, Great Lakes, and beyond. Nav Mates are senior watch officers responsible for safety, regulatory compliance, and representing the company as leaders.

Candidates should have hands-on piloting experience in challenging waterways and a proven record of prudent decision-making in dynamic conditions.