pilotage

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The use of landmarks to guide a vessel or aircraft to its destination.

   “"It will not be light this half hour, and I will answer for his safe pilotage while dark; but if the day once break, the fishermen will be abroad, and there will not be a chance of escape."”

2. (countable, uncountable)The occupation of a pilot.

   “Near-synonym: (aviation pilot) flying”

3. (countable, uncountable)The fee paid to a pilot who guides a ship to its anchorage (a roadstead or wharf) or to its outbound channel.