Third Mate: Onboard Leadership & Five-Star Service

American Cruise Lines; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Onboard accommodations

Advanced simulator training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking Third Mates to join our fleet sailing inland and coastal itineraries across the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, and major rivers. You will be responsible for safe vessel operations, regulatory compliance, and exemplary service to guests while working alongside deckhands and engineers.

Our Third Mates participate in rigorous simulator-based training and ongoing development, with six weeks on and three weeks off during the February–December season.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license with 100 GRT and Near Coastal endorsement.
• TWIC credential required.
• Piloting/boat handling experience on coastal and river waterways: 6 months minimum (1 year preferred).
• Pre-employment drug test and ongoing random testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Execute safe launch operations in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
• Stand watches at helm, security, and gangway as assigned.
• Perform vessel cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics tasks.
• Stand piloting watches under instruction from Captain or Mate.
• Assist Engine Room Attendant with machinery and system maintenance.
• Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.
• Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
• Maintain exemplary grooming and uniform appearance.

Skills

Good communication

Team skills

Self-disciplined

Personal grooming

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking Third Mates to join our fleet sailing inland and coastal itineraries across the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, and major rivers. You will be responsible for safe vessel operations, regulatory compliance, and exemplary service to guests while working alongside deckhands and engineers.

Our Third Mates participate in rigorous simulator-based training and ongoing development, with six weeks on and three weeks off during the February–December season.