Full-Time Pilot

Nav Mate Pilot

River Pilot American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruises along inland and coastal waterways, including the East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio, and Cumberland Rivers. American Cruise Lines modern vessels accommodate 100 to 200 guests designed for safe navigation and exceptional service. Nav Mates are senior shipboard watch officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader. American Cruise Lines Nav Mates are experienced mariners with firsthand piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways. Our Nav Mates are prudent decision-makers continually assessing potential risk weeks, days, and hours ahead of the vessel and crew. American Cruise Lines operates our own bridge simulator, enabling rigorous recurrent training and development focused on critical decision-making and advanced piloting skills. American Cruise Lines recruits and retains the best professional mariners in the industry. At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our valuesOptimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America's Story on the Finest American Ships.

Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.

Operate the vessel in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.

Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records

Additional work periods may be possible during winter months aboard the few vessels operating or repositioning year-round.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Excellent communication skills and team-building skills.

Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. Ability to stand for your entire shift.

Competitive daily rate.

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.

Access to advanced simulator-based training.

American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.