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3S Recruitment

Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 1st September 2025

90 USD($)

per year

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 21st Aug 2025

Job ID #2928865

Summary

Position: Mate

Vessel: 40m US-Flagged M/Y (Mainly Private but open for Charter)

Location: Fort Lauderdale (Base)

Start Date: Sept 1

Requirements:

  • Minimum 100-ton license
  • US Passport
  • Confident driving 40/50ft tenders
  • 4/5 years yachting experience (Mate/Deck Officer roles preferred)
  • Knowledge of the Bahamas
  • Strong leadership skills with an interest in developing crew management and drive time
  • Must be able to pass a drug test and background check

Ideal Candidate:

  • Ambitious and career-driven, looking to move into a command role in the next few years
  • Professional, responsible, and ready to step up

Program:

  • Primarily private use with only a few trips per year - Great for a candidate with a base in FLL
  • Stable, well-run program with supportive ownership

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary: $90,000 $100,000 DOE
  • Full medical, dental, and vision
  • 38 days PTO
  • $2,000 annual personal flight allowance
  • 13th-month bonus


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt

Location

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  • Homeport Fort Lauderdale, United States
  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Fort Lauderdale, United States

About 3S Recruitment

711 Signal Mountain Rd, TN 37405 [ view on map ]

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