Captains for hire in Lafayette, LA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Circle K
Piedmont Airlines
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $160,610 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $123,943 – $208,125 yearly
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Safety Manager
Scott, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDEMR/EHRConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceConflict Management100 Ton Captain
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRTanker EndorsementRadiotelephone Operator LicensePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleSous Chef/Kitchen Manager/FOH Manager
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipCost ManagementCost ControlDredge Captain
Youngsville, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDCQM-CFirst Aid CertificationCPRCrane CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsDredging EquipmentUnderwater ExcavationCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCaptain – Airline Pilot
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
EMR/EHREMR SystemsCertified Flight InstructorEMRPilot LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLogisticsTeam ManagementAirline Captain
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
EMR/EHREMR SystemsCertified Flight InstructorEMRPilot LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceOffice ManagementOffice ExperienceRegulatory Compliance
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 85 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: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: dredge captain, operator and airline 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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 20 years of professional experience.
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