Pilot's place (4)
I believe the answer is:
helm
'pilot's place' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for helm that I've seen before include "Tiller, steering wheel" , "Steering mechanism" , "protection for nut once" , "part of boat near stern" , "Wheel that controls ship's rudder" .)