Licensed pilots guide vessels through ports, rivers, and restricted waterways. Highest paid maritime profession, extremely competitive entry, long apprenticeship.
Rotation
On-call rotation
Pay
$200K-700K+/year
Benefits
Association provided
What You Will Find Here
State pilot licensing requirements
Federal pilot endorsements
Pilot association structure
Apprenticeship programs (10+ years)
Major pilotage grounds in the U.S.
Day-in-the-life of a harbor pilot
Compensation and profit sharing
How to position for pilot career
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