FIND AND APPLY: YACHT ENGINEER JOBS

Looking for yacht engineer jobs on state-of-the-art superyachts? Cotton Crews’ temporary, permanent and rotational positions mean maintaining yachting systems for the world’s elite.

How to apply for yacht engineer jobs

All of our roles, from junior, to 2nd, to chief engineer yacht jobs, are listed in the crew jobs section of our website. However, if you are searching for positions away from your desk our free Cotton Crew Jobs app is about to make your life a lot easier. Download it onto your Apple or Android smartphone, register your new account and start looking for roles straight away. Once you have perfected your profile, just select ‘Available’ to make your CV visible to recruiting Captains in the vicinity.

Our app shows you all the most relevant yacht engineer jobs in your area, using your skills and experience to match you up with suitable roles. Unlike other traditional job-hunting methods in the yachting industry, we connect you with hiring managers at any time of the day or night. Say goodbye to dockwalking or out-of-date job posts on vacancy websites, and get ready to find yacht engineer jobs in a time and place that suits you.

“Cotton Crews app has been the best app for finding yacht work. The work Cotton Crews does is amazing and it was the perfect place to go for crew placement.”

Yacht Engineer

From junior to chief engineer yacht jobs, from Miami to the Med

South Florida, New England, the Caribbean and the Med are typical spots for our superyacht jobs to start from, meaning your travel opportunities lie anywhere from the chic French Riviera to the charming beachfront towns of Cape Cod. Our engineer positions cover private and charter yachts on yachts from 20 meters to 80+ meters, and are suitable for everyone from motormen to chief engineers.

Yacht engineer jobs offer the opportunity to work on some of the world’s most high-tech vessels, doing anything from perfecting plumbing systems to rebuilding the entire engine on a day-to-day basis. It’s a fast-paced and thoroughly rewarding position, allowing you to travel the world putting your expertise to good use, and earning that generous yacht engineer salary! What are you waiting for?

Your guide to the yachting industry

Think you have what it takes to be a yacht engineer? Whether you’re just trying to get your foot in the door or want to transition laterally after a lengthy career on commercial vessels, we can help. Covering everything from how to land your first job in yachting to popular superyacht job myths, we have all the resources you need to get better acquainted with this exclusive industry.

Our team of specialists know yachting like the back of their hands, and so can answer any questions you might have. Then, once you feel like you know your aft deck from your cock pit, it’s time to start applying to yacht engineer jobs. Remember, you too can work your way up to those chief engineer yacht jobs – it will just require a lot of elbow grease along the way!

Our top tips for getting hired on the app

Check-In

One way to get as much attention as possible from relevant hirers is to check in to the app regularly. We recommend opening it up every day in order to propel your name to the top of our list of candidates – this will also mean you get to see new opportunities as soon as they are posted, meaning you can be the first to apply.

Get References

Solid references will also go a long way in convincing Captains of your suitability for the role. Ask previous employers and Captains to share their recommendations, accompanied by a star rating, and watch the job offers roll in. A profile picture of you will also help the hiring manager feel like they know you better – bonus points for an engine room backdrop!

Show Off!

From junior to chief engineer yacht jobs, the main requirements are the same – strong organizational skills (to plan preventative maintenance as needed), resource allocation, time management and technical know-how. So, as well as listing your engineering experience on your CV, mention times you’ve used your skills to prevent problems.

There’s nothing a Captain likes more than a fault-free yacht. Think you’re the right engineer for the job? See all of our fantastic yacht crew jobs here, contact Lauren and the team or download the app: