Aloha,
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT KNOW OFFSHORE SPORTFISHING.
COMMERCIAL FISHING IS NOT THE SAME.
Looking for a back deck person for a Offshore and Nearshore 6 Pac sportfishing boat in Hilo, Hi. You MUST have experience with sportfishing charters, and not just "commercial fishing" as it's a different game. Lots of "Alaska and Florida" commercial guys are not what we are looking for. You must know how to run the deck with paying passengers, have knowledge of offshore, Pelagic and Bottom fishing, handle large tackle and fish, handle outriggers, be able to handle pressing situations (CPR and First Aid Trained) and attend to tourists needs and first-timers, as well as do some maintenance on the boat. Hilo Windward waters are very rough at times and you must be able to handle rainy weather and very bumpy seas. People wanting to "try it out" NEED NOT APPLY, as we need experienced people. 6 Pac license is a big plus, and if captaining, will be paid a wage.
We get from 4-24 charters a month, during Whale Watch season possibly more 2x's a day, so you must be flexible, and able to help with a couple day's notice, as guests will book last minute trips with us. We also book shoreline cruises and Burials at Sea ash spreading's.
INDUSTRY STANDARD IS YOU ARE PAID BY CUSTOMER TIPS. YOUR PERFORMANCE DETERMINES YOUR PAY. If you are on top of things, you get good tips, plain and simple.
Mahalo and Aloha, Capt Jerry
