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YOA Yacht Crew

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 6th March 2026

10 USD($)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (2:1)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 20th Feb 2026

Job ID #3903489

Summary

We are requiring a Chief Engineer to join a private 55m+ Damen support vessel, to a 49m+ motor yacht. The candidate must be available to join the vessel within 1-2 weeks. 

The ideal candidate will hold their Y3 minimum, and be an experienced and competent Chief Engineer, ready to join a strong and established engineering department. 

We are looking for a candidate who is excited and passionate about the work that they do. An Engineer who likes to mentor others and continue to grow as an engineer themselves. We are seeking a candidate who is always looking to make improvements to the vessel and the department itself, and keeping a continuous high standard of hard work, organization and teamwork. 

The guests love to interact with the crew, so we also require an engineer who enjoys engaging in conversation and guest interaction.

The itinerary for the vessel is as follows:

·      Currently in Florida and will cross to Europe at the end of March for the Mediterranean season.

·      Christmas in St. Barths

·      Early 2027 in Baja, Mexico

·      Short yard period in Fort Lauderdale

·      Back to Europe for the 2028 Mediterranean season

Package

Salary: $10,000-$12,000 DOE

Leave: 120 Days – Can be taken as 2:1, but the first 6 months the engineer must be onboard straight, to gain knowledge of the vessel

Joining Location: Florida

Joining Date: ASAP – March 6

Visas: B1B2, Schengen


This is a great opportunity for a Chief Engineer looking to join a motivated and upbeat crew with a busy itinerary! 


Applications through YOA are preferred and will be beneficial to your chances of being interviewed


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • Drivers License
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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

About YOA Yacht Crew

14 Caithness Court Jacks Point Queenstown 9371 NEW ZEALAND [ view on map ]

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