Captains for hire in Fort Myers, FL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
TJX
US Navy
MC Dean Inc
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Myers, FL: $53,561 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,471 – $63,091 yearly
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Licensed Captain/Boat Instructor
Fort Myers, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG OUPV LicensePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC CardClass E+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBoat Captain
Cape Coral, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsDrivingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMaster Captain
Cape Coral, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10USCG Master LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCaptain
Cape Coral, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseScuba DivingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipEMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeCatering ExperienceMedical Emergency ResponseCaptain
North Fort Myers, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementCaptain
Fort Myers, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipComputer OperationComputer LiteracyMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 88 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, USCG Master License and USCG License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: licensed captain/boat instructor, relief captain/navigation mate and harbor master.
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 Fort Myers, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 24 years of professional experience.
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