Mgr Docking Pilot

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

• Safe and efficient transfer, movement, docking and undocking of vessels, including aircraft carriers, submarines, container ships, tankers, barges, etc.
liApply adaptive judgment and extensive specialized knowledge to pilot and direct ship movements considering wind, weather, tides, currents, ship conditions, and limitations of piers, dry-docks and shipways.
• Direct the movement and docking of ships that have been damaged or are without the benefit of ship power, coordinating multiple tugboats to maneuver the vessel.
• Take command of customer vessels and direct the work of ship crews during the docking operation.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with dock masters, Project and Trades personnel, and ship captains, officers and agents.
• Plan and direct the docking, undocking and movement of vessels under construction, repair or overhaul, including related navigation of the adjacent river, harbor and waterways in accordance with Company, customer and Coast Guard requirements.
• Determine the number of tugboats and manpower required for movements and arrange and coordinate involvement of contract towing personnel, where appropriate.
• Command and navigate as a pilot, ship movements on the river and adjacent waterways, and into and out of dry-docks, shipways and piers.
• Direct Company and contract tugboat crews to rig towlines and maneuver vessels.
• Direct the conduct of depth soundings on the shipyard waterfront to ensure water depth will accommodate vessels.

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience. Must have a minimum of a First Class Pilot USCG Credential from Newport News Point to James River Bridge.

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate’s Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non‑exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E‑5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non‑exempt experience

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first.

Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On‑site health centers, tele‑medicine and wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more