Captains for hire in Aurora, IL
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Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree27%Master's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years14%Current company
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Macy’s
Abbington Distinctive BanquetsTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years21%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $62,904 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,643 – $65,249 yearly
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Mechanic Technician
Lockport, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialMSHA CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanical RepairMechanical KnowledgeMaintenance WorkMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceCaptain - Operation Officer
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardTS/SCIOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicensePERC Card+15 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBanquet Server/Captain
Downers Grove, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCaptain
Elburn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSecret Clearance+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsBar ExperienceBartendingLaw EnforcementMilitaryCaptain/Trainer
Wheaton, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCaptain (Hourly Leadership)
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPIDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft Word
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: captain/trainer, banquet server/captain and captain (hourly leadership).
What level of education is common for a captain?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 19 years of professional experience.
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