Captains for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Leadership10%Communication Skills8%Time Management4%Education level
Bachelor's degree45%High school diploma or GED25%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years64%6-10 years22%1-2 years6%Current company
Abigal Kirsch CateringAmerican Offshore ServicesAtlanticTime at current job
More than 5 years42%2-5 years29%1-2 years18%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $109,372 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $73,987 – $161,680 yearly
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USCG Captain
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Sail PropulsionRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationUSCG Master LicenseTWIC CardSkills
Supervising ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeRescue OperationsWater Search and Rescue OperationsWater Rescue ResponseMarine RadiosCaptain
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHospitality ManagementFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipBar ExperienceCaptain
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDMerchant Mariner CredentialUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsFish Farm ExperienceAquacultureFish FarmingAquaculture TechniquesFish Hatchery ExperienceAssistant Captain
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidCPRFirst Aid TrainingCaptain/Deckhand
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportFirst AidCPRFirst Aid TrainingFirst Aid ProtocolsCaptain new york waterway, Manhatten yacht club ,Ny watertaxi
North Bergen, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialAdvanced Maritime Firefighting Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTrainingMarine Navigation SystemsMaritime Radar-Based Navigation
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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: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and Merchant Mariner Credential.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: assistant captain, USCG captain and captain new york waterway, manhatten yacht club ,ny watertaxi.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Brooklyn, NY, 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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