Third Mate
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Third MateAmerican Cruise Lines is seeking Third Mates for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia-Snake Rivers and Mississippi-Ohio-Cumberland Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state-of-the art designed for safeoperation and five-star service to 100-200 guests.Third Mates are entry-level shipboard officers reporting directly to the Mate and responsible for safe vessel and launch operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Third Mates are licensed mariners with basic maritime experience and keen interest in gaining experience in challenging U.S. coastal and river waterways. Our Third Mates are team-oriented, self-disciplined, and hands-on workers. Third Mates work alongside Deckhands and Engineers completing watch standing, maintenance, sanitation, and logistics tasks. Third Mates operate and maintain our 35ft-50ft certificated passenger launches. Our Third Mates are people-oriented professionals and meticulous officers, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.American Cruise Lines offers competitive pay and benefits, along with comprehensive professional development programs. Third Mates enjoy comfortable onboard stateroom accommodations and chef prepared meals. 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.Responsibilities:* Execution of safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.* Safe launch operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.* Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior 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.* Teamwork with Hotel Officers and Service Crew ensuring five-star guest service.* Administrative documentation of launch operations, cleaning, and maintenance.* Execution of safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.* Maintain exemplar professional grooming and uniform appearance.* Year-round Season rotation 4-6 weeks on : 2 weeks off.Qualifications:* U.S. Coast Guard Master's license: minimum 25T, desired Master's 100T and Mate's license 1600T.* 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.Perks:* Competitive salary.* Health, dental, and vision plans available.* Matching 401(k) plan available.* Covered Expenses - American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.* Job sites across the nation*