Federal Pilot Trainee

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for candidates to become federally licensed marine first-class Pilots to board U.S.-flagged vessels that may require pilot escort (due to vessel displacement or length) into and out of ports in the New England region.

Primary Function:

Federally Licensed Pilots standby, and in the event of local Pilot unavailability will board US-flagged vessels, providing professional guidance to assist the master/captain in the safe navigation to and from port. Pilots will potentially deploy out of ports in RI and/or MA and will be on-call for the duration of this project, available 24/7 as needed. On-call rotations will be arranged.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain availability for the duration of project (approximately May-December 2024), ready to deploy with minimal to no notice.
• Complete any prerequisite trainings and/or route requirements by boarding project vessels as at minimum an observer (to be certified by the master and/or pilot of the vessel)
• Secure applicable U.S. Coast Guard pilotage endorsements for at minimum "Narragansett Bay and Providence River from "NB" Buoy to Providence, RI, via the East or West Passage and Davisville" and sufficient trips to secure unlimited tonnage / no tonnage restrictions.
• Deploy on US-flagged vessels to provide safe pilotage during dockage and travel to and from port as needed, taking into account known route dangers (lighthouses, buoys, submerged features, etc.), tides and currents, and weather forecasts.
• Ensure that vessel master has understanding and implementation of USCG Rules of the Road, proper vessel safety lighting, sufficient lookouts posted, proper VHF procedures and security calls are made, and that safe speed is maintained.

Compensation: Pay to be negotiated based on years of experience as a mariner and performance through the completion of training requirements. Compensated round trips to meet route requirements for pilotage in local area will be provided. Travel expenses to and from ports not reimbursed. This is a full-time temporary position. For long term placements on AIS projects, the eligibility threshold for the AIS benefits package is reached after 90 days. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meet or exceed the requirements of 46 CFR * 15.812
• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with National First-Class Pilot Endorsement, or eligible for same, less round trips (compensated transit trips that will be provided)

o Must have completed 1080 days of service in the deck department, half of which must be performing bridge watchkeeping duties under supervision of the master or qualified officer

o Unlimited tonnage eligibility: 540 days of service must be served as master, mate, quartermaster, wheelsman, AB, apprentice pilot or equivalent capacity standing regular watches on vessels 1600 GRT or more

• Offshore medical clearance (OGUK, CG-719K, or equivalent), or ability to complete requirements
• Offshore safety certification (STCW, BOSIET, GWO, etc.), or ability to complete requirements
• Possession of a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Card), or ability to obtain one
• Must have authorization to work within the US

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work under short notice (12-hour or less)
• Candidate must be local or regional to Southern New England
• Ability to work independently with good judgement

Travel:

• Travel is expected throughout Southern New England when called; travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Locations/Homeports:

• Ports will range from RI to MA.

Contact:

If you would like to apply for one of these exciting new openings, please click the following link http://aisobservers.com/careers/ to submit the following information.

• Resume
• Cover Letter detailing maritime experience
• 3 to 5 professional references (name, email address and phone number)
• Pilot endorsement , medical clearance, offshore safety training(s)
• Offshore Safety Training Certificate

All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisitionteam@aisobservers.com or 508-990-9035.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Must be able to work in the U.S. * VEVRAA Federal Contractor * Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals * Equal Opportunity Employer