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Northrop and Johnson

Lead Deckhand in France

Start date : 21st October 2025

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Position Deck > Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 47m (154ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 8th Oct 2025

Job ID #2977482

Summary

47 meter private/charter yacht is looking for an experienced Deckhand. Ideally the candidate will have

STCW / ENG1 

AEC 

Yacht Master/Yacht Rating 

PWC Instructor 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT WOULD BE A BIG PLUS:

Proficient in tender driving 

Proficient with water toys / sports instruction and maintenance

Sailing instruction 

Kiteboarding instruction 

Fishing Experience / Instruction 

Charter Experience/Busy Private (1 seasons minimum)

English must be your first language.

Must be Organized 

Must have a Positive Mental Attitude, Outgoing, Athletic mindset, Healthy, Be Honest

Looking for a long-term commitment.

Dual season, Caribbean / Med.

1 year contract (we have a 60-90 day review) 

Health insurance

1 paid flight per year

1 paid course (1 year commitment from end date of course)

Time off is 38 days per year per contract – However - This is the minimum, more time when we can per vessel schedule.

Salary based on experience and licenses.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Start Yachting
  • MCA Yacht Rating Certificate
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate
Instructor Qualifications
  • RYA Sailing Instructor (dinghy)
  • RYA PWC Instructor (jetski etc)
  • Kitesurfing Instructor
  • Fishing Specialist

Location

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  • Current Location Antibes, France

About Northrop and Johnson

2015 SW 20th Street Suite 2015 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 [ view on map ]

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