Third Mate

American Cruise Lines • Kake, AK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

American Cruise Lines is seeking Third Mates for its 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. The U.S. flag ships are state-of-the art designed for safe operation and five-star service to 100-200 guests. Third Mates are responsible for safe vessel and launch operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. They are licensed mariners with basic maritime experience and a keen interest in gaining experience in challenging U.S. coastal and river waterways. Third Mates are team-oriented, self-disciplined, and hands-on workers. They work alongside Deckhands and Engineers completing watch standing, maintenance, sanitation, and logistics tasks. Third Mates operate and maintain 35ft-50ft certificated passenger launches. They are people-oriented professionals and meticulous officers, in service to guests and as examples to crews. Third mates enjoy comfortable onboard accommodations and chef prepared meals. American Cruise Lines operates its 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, the company is driven by its values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape the company culture, service, and people, guiding them as they work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Requirements

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Piloting and Boat Handling experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 6months, desired 1yr.
• Self-disciplined work habits and personal grooming.
• Good communication skills and team skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Safe launch operations in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
• Standing helm, security, gangway watches in Deckhand rotation.
• Execution of vessel cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
• Standing piloting watches under instruction of Captain or Mate.
• Assisting 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 professional grooming and uniform appearance

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate.
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
• Access to advanced simulator-based training.
• Travel, room and board, uniforms, and training covered by American Cruise Lines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed