Nautical Instructor – Inland River Training

About the role

The Nautical Instructor will train and develop current and future Viking Nautical Officers and onboard teams, leveraging extensive inland river captain experience. This field‑based position involves up to 90% travel across Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver classroom training on navigation, safety, emergency preparedness and inland waterway operations for talent program students, mentors and onboard teams.
• Conduct simulator sessions covering voyage planning, team communication, river‑specific regulations and operation of radar, VHF, ECDIS, dynamic positioning and propulsion systems.
• Assess and report on student performance, support captains as mentors, and coordinate development plans with Nautical Operations, HR and Education teams.
• Provide webinars, virtual training and maintain digital learning materials, ensuring alignment with operational needs.

Required profile

• Captain qualification in inland navigation (Rhine, Danube preferred) with strong training, assessment or coaching background.
• Fluent in German and English; French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 90% and ability to work in Switzerland.

Required skills

• Operation of radar, VHF, ECDIS and dynamic positioning systems.
• Use of Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Simulator training delivery and assessment.

What we offer

• Fast‑growing, dynamic environment with modern workspace.
• Flexible working hours.