AMHS is always on the lookout for focused, hard-working
individuals interested in positions ranging from vessel and
terminal operations to professional, business and support roles. If
you're interested in a maritime career working in one of the most
scenic areas of the world, this may be the ideal opportunity for
you!
Passenger Services
‣ Required Documentation (upon hire)
(+)
‣ Required Documentation (upon hire)
(-)
Stewards are entry level positions with the passenger
services department. AMHS marine operations are governed by
State, Federal and International maritime regulation, which
means that new employees must obtain required certifications
before they are eligible to work on an AMHS vessel. While some
certifications are vessel or position specific, others are
essential to all employees. Employees can continue to build
their certifications and credentials over time to advance
their maritime career.
Basic certifications are required before a new employee
can be dispatched for work, additional certifications and
training are required within certain time frames following a
job offer and are indicated in the following timeline. Please
note that although these courses may be job or career related,
they are often at the Mariner's own expense. The descriptions
noted below with a (*) are all entry-level requirements for
vessel crew members.
1. Transportation Worker
Identification Card (TWIC) (+)
1. Transportation Worker
Identification Card (TWIC) (-)
This credential is issued by Transportation Security
Administration (TSA), a division of the Department of
Homeland Security. USCG credentialed merchant mariners and
port facility employees are required to get the TWIC
credential. It is valid for 5 years. The ability to obtain
this credential will require a criminal history/background
check. The application process takes several weeks and must
be started before applying for the MMC (Merchant Mariner
Credential). More information is available at Transportation
Security Administration.
2. Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
(+)
2. Merchant Mariner Credential
(MMC) (-)
All vessel crew members are required to maintain a valid
Merchant Mariner Credential, which is a passport style
document that is valid for five years from the date of
issuance. This credential is issued by the National Maritime
Center, a division of United States Coast Guard (USCG).
Please contact your nearest USCG office for obtaining the
MMC or go online to the listed website below. There are
different versions of the MMC; use the Entry Level
application option and ensure you have the Steward (FH)
endorsement and Medical Certificate on your MMC. You must
possess or apply for TWIC before you can apply for MMC. More
information is available at National Maritime
Center.
3. DOT 5 Panel Drug Test (+)
3. DOT 5 Panel Drug Test (-)
In compliance with the federal regulations (46 CFR Parts 4
and 16; 33 CFR Part 95; and 49 CFR Part 40) as published by
the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation
(DOT) all prospective employees must submit to a
pre-employment chemical test for drugs and must receive a
negative test result prior to performing employee functions.
Please visit National Maritime
Center website for more information.
4. Alaska Food Worker Card (+)
4. Alaska Food Worker Card (-)
This card is issued by Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) and is required for all employees who
work in the Stewards department and is valid for three
years. Application is available online at http://dec.alaska.gov/.
5. Training for Alcohol Professionals
(TAP) (+)
5. Training for Alcohol
Professionals (TAP) (-)
This certification is required for any crew member 21 and
older to adhere to the specific requirements set forth by
the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Information for
obtaining this certification is available at https://alaskatap.com/.
Unlicensed Deck & Engine
‣ Application Process (+)
‣ Application Process (-)
Please use the following
information to inquire about applying.
Dan Benson
Crew Dispatcher
7559 N Tongass
Highway
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
907-228-6814 Phone
907-225-6873 Fax
Licensed Deck & Engine
‣ Application Process (+)
‣ Application Process (-)
Please use the following
information to inquire about applying.
Aprill Gass
Licensed Dispatcher
7559 N
Tongass Highway
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
907-228-7273 Phone
907-225-6873 Fax
Shoreside Support
‣ Application Process (+)
‣ Application Process (-)
Please use the following link
to pursue shoreside employment.