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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Lindblad Expeditions's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Lindblad Expeditions's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lindblad Expeditions
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 44 open
- Hiring momentum
- 48 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lindblad Expeditions's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Lindblad Expeditions.
About this role
The Chief Mate at Lindblad Expeditions is responsible for supervising and training the deck force, assisting with vessel piloting, navigation, safety, and small boat operations. This role involves working approximately 12 hours a day on a rotational schedule of 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off, with duties that include standing watches, administrative tasks, and ensuring the cleanliness and security of the vessel.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lindblad Expeditions as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in supervising and training deckhands
- Knowledge of vessel piloting and navigation
- Ability to manage safety and security operations
- First aid certification
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral
What you get
- Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Room and board when scheduled
- Travel Day Pay
- Travel Expenses Paid
- Travel benefits for employees and their family
Worth weighing
- 12-hour shifts can be demanding
- Rotational schedule may impact work-life balance
- Employment contingent on passing drug tests and background checks
- Physical demands of the job are significant and detailed in a separate document
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Listed by Lindblad Expeditions on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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