Captains for hire in Bradenton, FL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Master's degree
- 18%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Le Meridien Hotel
The Walsh Group
Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
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Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bradenton, FL: $97,505 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,949 – $155,986 yearly
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TRIP CAPTAIN
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Merchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCaptain
Cortez, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCaptain
Parrish, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOTRCustomer ServiceTour Boat Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseRadio Communication SystemsRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC Card+7 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeCustomer ServiceCaptain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseTeaching CertificationUSCG OUPV LicenseMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBar ExperienceBartendingCaptain
Palmetto, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+4 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 84 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 captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and USCG Master License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: charter captain, TRIP CAPTAIN and owner/manager of five airbnb units grossing.
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 Bradenton, FL, 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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