Senior River Pilot & Vessel Safety Leader

American Cruise Lines; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel and room provided for cruises

Advanced simulator-based training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S.-flag fleet. Our vessels navigate inland and coastal waterways, offering five-star service to guests aboard ships designed for safety and comfort.

Nav Mates are senior watch officers responsible for safe operations, regulatory adherence, and representing the company with professionalism. Training via our bridge simulator supports ongoing skill development for challenging coastal and river routes.

Qualifications

• USCG Master’s license with Near Coastal endorsement (minimum 100 GRT).
• 1,600 GRT or greater preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and team-building abilities.
• 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 records.
• Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-building

Education

USCG Master’s license w/ Near Coastal endorsement

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S.-flag fleet. Our vessels navigate inland and coastal waterways, offering five-star service to guests aboard ships designed for safety and comfort.

Nav Mates are senior watch officers responsible for safe operations, regulatory adherence, and representing the company with professionalism. Training via our bridge simulator supports ongoing skill development for challenging coastal and river routes.