PREFERRED CREW LLC
COLUMBUS, OH

Ian Pelham started placing crew members over 15 years ago with a small cruise line in South Florida. As the owner’s crewing manager, he hired the crew to join the ships. His very first hires, two Stewardesses, were hired on Friday, flew to the ship on Saturday and were both sent home on Sunday. A phone call from the Purser first thing on Monday set the foundation for Ian’s philosophy of crewing: The opinions of the crew manager, crew agent or interviewer do not matter. Our job is to listen. Listen to the needs of the Owner, the Captain, and the Yacht. Listen to the goals and aspirations of the crew members. Then, with a bit of work, make the introduction that will allow both sides to get what they need and want. Ian founded Preferred Crew with that philosophy as our driving force. Unlike most crewing houses, we do not ask crew members to fill in endless online profiles looking for a fast placement. Instead we take the time to read the CVs / Resumes of the people introduced to us and then we schedule an appointment to meet. During that meeting (which can easily run for an hour or more) we listen to the career and life goals of each person. If both sides believe that Preferred Crew can help the crew member achieve these goals, we work with them throughout their entire career. Our belief is that a long term relationship with each person is well worth the extra time this personalized service requires.