First Engineer (m/f/d)

AIDA CruisesRostockArbeitsagenturpublished 09/18/2026
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AIDA Cruises is the leading cruise company in Germany and offers trips to over 250 ports worldwide. Whether at sea or on land, as an innovative company, we offer excellent jobs. Become part of our international AIDA family and set sail on a great journey with us. The cohesion at AIDA is something very special, not just during working hours. Our various teams from more than 60 nations on land and on board are international, diverse, colorful, and respectful in every respect. Only in this way can this special AIDA spirit arise, which we and our guests love. Together, we tackle new challenges time and again, remaining open to new worlds and new people. And when are you joining us? Find your #PlaceToWe

Welcome to AIDA - the company where team spirit is truly lived.

Join our international AIDA family and work for one of the best-known and most innovative cruise companies worldwide. We are looking for you to join us on board our ships at the earliest possible date.

Your targeted goal

  • Responsible for the safe execution of watchkeeping duties in the engine department
  • Enforcement of accident prevention regulations, occupational safety, and fire protection in the entire technical area, as well as responsibility for conducting or delegating corresponding courses and training
  • Responsibility for the maintenance and repair of machinery and systems
  • Leadership and motivation of subordinate employees

Your previous course

  • Degree in marine engineering and several years of experience in ship operations
  • Possession of the necessary certificates according to STCW95
  • Very good English skills, sense of responsibility, and guest and service orientation
  • Good communication skills as well as willingness to work in a team, to lead it, and to motivate it

AIDA Benefits

Nowhere is it easier to combine work and leisure than on board AIDA: you travel around the whole world while advancing your career. On board our ships, we offer you a unique and extremely exciting working environment. Our product? Everyone loves it!

  • Discover the world & international teamwork
  • Free accommodation & meals
  • Diverse corporate culture & unique team spirit
  • Exclusive crew areas
  • Free use of guest areas
  • Regular crew excursions & crew events
  • Personal support during the induction period
  • Career advancement through regular training
  • Chance of permanent employment after 2-3 assignments on board
  • Free social media flatrate
  • Discounts for private holiday trips with AIDA
  • Comprehensive social benefits
  • Numerous discounts on board as well as many other benefits

Set sail with us! We look forward to receiving your application documents, which you can submit as an online application on our career portal www.aida.de/careers.