Captains for hire in Virginia Beach, VA

Find captains who ensure safe and efficient team operations, supervise crew members and maintain navigational safety across various types of vessels. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Virginia Beach, VA to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,543

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Communication Skills
    7%
    Supervising Experience
    4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    29%
    High school diploma or GED
    27%
    Master's degree
    22%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    1-2 years
    10%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • United States Navy
    • U S Navy
    • Securitas Security Services
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%

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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026

Captain: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Virginia Beach, VA: $117,123 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $105,457 – $130,080 yearly

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  • Boat Captain

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationRadar Observer EndorsementCPRTWIC Card+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipField Operations ExperiencePatrollingMarine Navigation Equipment Systems
  • Captain/Mate

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC Card

    Skills

    Product ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
  • Captain

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC Card

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOutdoor Work ExperienceGuest RelationsPassenger AssistanceMaintenance WorkMaintenance
  • Senior Digital Marketing Analyst

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Ads Display CertificationGoogle Data Analytics CertificateGoogle Ads Search CertificationGoogle Ads Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSEMSpreadsheetsData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsLead Generation
  • Tug Captain

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementUSCG Master License+3 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMathSales
  • NAVAIR ATMO Engineer III

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCISM

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceManagementMarine NavigationLaw EnforcementRescue OperationsMaritime Search and Rescue Procedures

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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 supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for captains?

Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and TWIC Card.

What are some job titles related to captains?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: mate, senior digital marketing analyst and plane captain.

What level of education is common for a captain?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Virginia Beach, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a captain?

Most captains have 17 years of professional experience.

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