Captains for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills4%Education level
Bachelor's degree48%High school diploma or GED31%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Capital CruisesHotel EllaAdventure Zone LLC DubaiTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years19%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $128,014 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,392 – $266,935 yearly
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Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAirline Transport Pilot (ATP) CertificateFirst-Class Medical CertificateCertified Flight InstructorType RatingPilot LicenseSkills
LeadershipFlying AircraftAirline Transport Pilot (ATP) CertificateCommercial Pilot License (CPL)Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) CertificateInstrument Flight InstructionServer Captain/Bartender
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSafe Work PracticesCustomer ServiceCraft Cocktail Bartender
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipMarina Operations
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingMerchant Mariner Credential+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsFinancial ConceptsCommunication SkillsLifeguard ExperienceHeavy LiftingCaptain
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTugboat OperationBoat HandlingDiving Operations+10 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceClean Water ActCommunication SkillsDiving OperationsScuba DivingAmphibious Tour Boat Captain
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass DChauffeur's PermitTeaching CertificationUSCG OUPV LicenseLifeguard Experience+28 moreSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation Skills
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, TABC Certification and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: marina operations, captain/server and craft cocktail bartender.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 18 years of professional experience.
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