River Pilot

American Cruise Lines is seeking River Pilots for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia-Snake Rivers, Great Lakes, and Mississippi-Ohio-Cumberland-Tennessee-Arkansas Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state‑of‑the‑art designed for safe operation and five‑star service to 100–200 guests.

River Pilots are senior shipboard watch officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. They are experienced mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, prudent decision‑makers who assess risk weeks, days, and hours ahead of the vessel and crew, and meticulous professionals serving guests and crews.

American Cruise Lines offers competitive pay and benefits, comprehensive professional development programs, onboard stateroom accommodations, chef‑prepared meals, and an in‑house bridge simulator for recurrent training.

• Safety and security of passengers, crew and vessel.
• Safe vessel operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.
• Prudent vessel piloting and maneuvering.
• Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior spaces.
• Administrative log keeping, reports, and communications.
• Leadership of a safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
• Typical March‑November season: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 T, desired 1600 T or greater.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2 yrs, desired 5 yrs with Z‑drive experience.
• Excellent communication skills and team‑building skills.
• Pre‑employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, and vision plans available.
• Matching 401(k) plan available.
• World‑class training in our own ship simulator facility.
• Covered expenses – travel to and from assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.
• Job sites across the nation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing