Minimum Requirements To apply to be a Port of London Authority Pilot you must: Be eligible to work in the UK – Find out more about eligibility Hold a STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited Certificate of Competency, or have achieved this by the time of training commencement if successful (Evidence of Notice of Eligibility will be required) Hold an unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate (or equivalent) Hold a full current driving license Be an excellent communicator and fluent in English, in particular when using VHF Have good spatial awareness Be decisive and able to act confidently Be a team player with good I.T. skills Desirable Skills Experience of tug operations (berthing & unberthing) Experience of working aboard a variety of commercial vessels Knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code Local knowledge of the river Thames These skills are desirable, however training will be provided for the right candidate Key Accountabilities Some Of The Key Accountabilities Of Our Pilots Providing clear navigational advice and information on regulatory requirements to vessel masters Supporting vessel masters in their communication with personnel and other vessels Conduct of navigation and bridge management duties Recording and submitting passage plans Coordinating tug activity Upholding the reputation of the Port of London Authority in the delivery of safe operations and excellent customer service More information can be found here https://pla.co.uk/pilotage Salary: Trainee Pilot starting salary - £70,471 (7 month training period). Salary will increase with pilot progression. Pilot Class IV - £ 88,712 up to Pilot Class I – £125,360 The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.