Luotseja Suomen merialueille - Finnpilot Pilotage Oy

Ensure smooth and safe maritime traffic on Finnish pilotage routes! The conditions of the Finnish archipelago are among the most demanding in the world from a maritime perspective. A local pilot is an invaluable aid on the bridge of ships for safe route navigation and often also for port maneuvering. Finnpilot pilots ensure the smoothness and safety of maritime traffic along the Finnish coast around the clock, every day of the year. We are now recruiting pilots for the pilotage areas of the Archipelago Sea, Bothnian Sea, and Gulf of Finland. The final work area will be determined during the selection process based on the applicant's skills, experience, and Finnpilot's operational needs. Candidates for the pilot position must meet the following requirements: - Valid Master Mariner's Certificate, - Valid seafarer’s medical certificate, and - Strong practical maritime experience. Success in this demanding safety specialist role also requires good proficiency in Finnish, Swedish, and English, as well as a customer-oriented and interactive work approach. Selected candidates will undergo a trial and apprenticeship period during which they will be trained for pilot duties according to Finnpilot’s training system. The start date of employment will be agreed upon separately with the selected candidates. At the beginning of employment, selected candidates will undergo a health check and drug screening. Additionally, with their consent, a security clearance will be conducted in accordance with the Security Clearance Act 726/2014. More information about security clearance and the rights of the person being investigated can be found on the Finnish Security Intelligence Service’s website. We offer an interesting and responsible expert role at the core of maritime safety, comprehensive orientation and training for the position, and a supportive work community. The employment is permanent, and the salary is determined according to the collective agreement for the pilotage sector. Apply for the position by September 1, 2026, by filling out the form and attaching your application and CV. We will process applications during the application period. For more information, contact: July 10 and July 24, from 9 am to 3 pm: Training and Safety Manager Pasi Paldanius, pasi.paldanius@finnpilot.fi Phone: 040 542 6761 August 7 and August 28, from 9 am to 3 pm: Operations Manager Sami Saarinen, sami.saarinen@finnpilot.fi Phone: 040 779 8845 Finnpilot – The most influential maritime expert in a changing sea Pilotage is a central part of Finland’s foreign trade logistics and national security. Many essential goods for society are transported by sea, and transportation must also function in potential disruption situations. On the narrow archipelago routes of Finland, the safety added by pilotage is crucial in preventing accidents. Finnpilot Pilotage Oy, a fully state-owned special task company, helps ships move safely and smoothly in the sensitive Baltic Sea environment. Finnpilot provides pilotage services on all Finnish routes that require pilotage. The costs of organizing pilotage operations and maintaining the national service network are covered by pilotage fees.