Captains for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Time Management4%Education level
Bachelor's degree52%High school diploma or GED23%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years64%6-10 years22%1-2 years6%Current company
Abigal Kirsch CateringAtlanticBig Apple ChartersTime at current job
More than 5 years45%2-5 years32%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $187,067 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $155,204 – $225,471 yearly
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Assistant Captain
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidCPRFirst Aid TrainingCaptain
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHospitality ManagementFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipBar ExperienceCaptain
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDMerchant Mariner CredentialUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsFish Farm ExperienceAquacultureFish FarmingAquaculture TechniquesFish Hatchery ExperienceCaptain/ tour guide
Cranford, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAEDUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner Credential+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipRadiotelephone Operator LicenseTowBoatU.S. Captain
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseCDLCDL aTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTugboat OperationBoat HandlingMaritime PilotingWater Transportation Industry ExperienceMarine NavigationFirst Mate / Launch Captain
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipProject CoordinationComplianceClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingClient Rapport Building
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 80 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 a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Merchant Mariner Credential.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: assistant captain, team captain and captain/ tour guide.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 26 years of professional experience.
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