Captains for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree25%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years6%Current company
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Captain D's Seafood Restaurant
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Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years28%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $129,683 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $90,180 – $186,491 yearly
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Boat Captain
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationUSCG Master LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
EMT ExperienceMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgePlumbingElectrical SystemsMechanical TroubleshootingCaptain
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCaptain of 16 Passenger, 53 Ft Fishing Vessel
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCRM SoftwareFlight Captain
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationBLSSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCash HandlingCaptain/Engineer
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationRadar Observer EndorsementCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementProject ManagementManaging ProjectsBudget ManagementBanquet Captain/Bartender
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 82 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, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: college hunks captain, shift leader and flight captain.
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 Jacksonville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 16 years of professional experience.
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