Marine Pilot Under Training
Would you like to pilot some of the biggest ships in the world along one of the worlds most famous rivers?
Minimum Requirements
To apply to be a Port of London Authority Pilot you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK – Find out more about eligibility
- Hold a STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited Certificate of Competency, or have achieved this by the time of training commencement if successful (Evidence of Notice of Eligibility will be required)
- Hold an unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate (or equivalent)
- Hold a full current driving license
- Be an excellent communicator and fluent in English, in particular when using VHF
- Have good spatial awareness
- Be decisive and able to act confidently
- Be a team player with good I.T. skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience of tug operations (berthing & unberthing)
- Experience of working aboard a variety of commercial vessels
- Knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code
- Local knowledge of the river Thames
These skills are desirable, however training will be provided for the right candidate
Key Accountabilities
Some of the key accountabilities of our Pilots:
- Providing clear navigational advice and information on regulatory requirements to vessel masters
- Supporting vessel masters in their communication with personnel and other vessels
- Conduct of navigation and bridge management duties
- Recording and submitting passage plans
- Coordinating tug activity
- Upholding the reputation of the Port of London Authority in the delivery of safe operations and excellent customer service
More information can be found here https://pla.co.uk/pilotage
Salary: Trainee Pilot: Starting Salary : £63,195 (7 month training period).
Salary is set to increase with increased pilot progression.
Pilot Class IV - £ 80,998
Pilot Class III - £89,596
Pilot Class II - £99,763
Pilot Class I – £114,460
- Department
- Pilotage Operations
- Locations
- London River House, DA12 2BG
- Yearly salary
- £63,195
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Port of London Authority
We are the custodians of the tidal Thames.
As a trust port, the Port of London Authority has no shareholders and operates for the benefit of customers and stakeholders now and in the future. Our operations cover 95 miles of the River Thames, from Teddington to the North Sea. We work to keep commercial and leisure users safe, protect and enhance the environment, and promote the use of the river for trade and travel.
Marine Pilot Under Training
Would you like to pilot some of the biggest ships in the world along one of the worlds most famous rivers?
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