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We are A-ROSA!

A-ROSA is one of Europe’s leading providers of premium river cruises. On the Danube, Douro, Rhône/Saône, Rhine/Main/Moselle and Seine, our cruises combine visits to vibrant cities with beautiful natural scenery. More than 1,000 employees on board our 15 ships and on land bring the unique A-ROSA Flow to life.

At A-ROSA, we trust you to take responsibility and be part of a team where respect matters. We are committed to making good things even better and turning ideas into real progress. This gives you the chance to help shape A-ROSA.

Your Duties

  • Management of ship operations and representation towards passengers
  • Administration of ship logs, ensuring seaworthiness and safety of the ship
  • Initiation and supervision of maintenance tasks and compliance with legal regulations
  • Ensuring on-board safety and compliance with inland navigation regulations
  • Economic use of resources and environmental protection
  • Organization of communication among all on-duty officers and team leaders
  • Assistance with clearance formalities and cooperation with the shipping company to optimize workflows
  • Preparation of shipyard and winter lists
  • Development and optimization of workflows and standards

Your Benefits

  • The most beautiful destinations in Europe with "Overnights"
  • Time to explore destinations with free days on board
  • International working environment
  • Swiss employment contract
  • Health, accident, and pension insurance
  • Outside cabin with natural light
  • No costs for uniform or visa
  • Discounted travel for employees and relatives
  • Various training and development opportunities
  • Attractive career advancement opportunities
  • Organization of travel to and from the ship

Your Profile

  • Captain's license (for the Danube or Rhine/from the Dutch border to Basel)
  • Boatman’s Booklet and health certificate
  • Several years of experience on the Danube section Passau-Delta (only Danube area) or several years of experience on the Rhine and its tributaries as well as the Dutch rivers and delta area
  • Radar observer course / license and advanced fire fighting course
  • Radio operator's certificate
  • Preferably experience with the following propulsion systems: 2 * Schottel STP 550 Elast (twin propeller 180° rotatable) controlled via co-pilot, auxiliary control station (path-dependent) or emergency control station (time-dependent), 1 * 200kW Schottel sPJ 57 RD Elas (pump-jet), 3 stages (70%, 85%, 100%) using electric motor
  • Qualified Expert for Passenger Ship Navigation (for the Rhine)
  • Leadership qualities and a representative, well-groomed appearance
  • Good German and English language skills, both spoken and written