Captains for hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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3,859
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 41%
- High school diploma or GED
- 31%
- Master's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Macy's Inc
National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions
- Borinken Marine Group, Dawn Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,859 profiles for Captains in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL: $147,267 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $84,383 – $257,013 yearly
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Boat Captain
Plantation, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementMaritime Radar-Based NavigationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeCaptain
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMaintenanceFire & Explosion Investigator/ Public Safety Consultant
Hollywood, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceUSCG LicenseTS/SCISecret ClearanceSkills
EMT ExperienceStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBoat Captain
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseLifeguard ExperienceRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseTIPSAdvanced Maritime Firefighting Certification+13 moreSkills
USCG LicenseCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCaptain
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radar Observer EndorsementUSCG Master LicenseSkills
Radar Observer EndorsementLeadershipCommunication SkillsFirst AidFirst Aid TrainingTwo-Way Radio CommunicationCaptain
Hollywood, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
MilitaryMechanical KnowledgeLeadershipMaintenanceComplianceConfined Space Entry Safety Procedures
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: First Aid Certification, TWIC Card and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: boat captain, fire & explosion investigator/ public safety consultant and boat captain / forklift operator / dry storage operations.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Fort Lauderdale, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 33 years of professional experience.
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