Ship's pilot (9)

I believe the answer is:

navigator

(Other definitions for navigator that I've seen before include "Pilot" , "One who plots a course" , "course director" , "reliable guide" , "Co-driver" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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