Captains for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years76%6-10 years12%3-5 years10%Current company
Smartronix
Alaska Travel Adventuresalways hookin chartersTime at current job
1-2 years32%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 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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Captain
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCaptain
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardFlying HelicoptersRadar Observer EndorsementPrivate Pilot CertificationDriver's License+10 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceBoat Captain 100 ton master
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingManufacturingCPRCaptain of 16 Passenger, 53 Ft Fishing Vessel
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementUSCG Master License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCRM SoftwareAudiovisual Production Specialist
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC CardRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMarketingFinal Cut ProAdobe PremiereBoat Captain
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationUSCG Master LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgePlumbingElectrical SystemsMechanical Troubleshooting
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 81 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, USCG Master License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: maintenance & property inspector, certified surgical technologist/certified surgical first assist and audiovisual production specialist.
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 22 years of professional experience.
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