Captains for hire in Virginia Beach, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Bachelor's degree22%Associate's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years24%Current company
US Navy
Aberdeen SteakhouseAmentum
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years19%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 28, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Virginia Beach, VA: $51,099 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,415 – $56,255 yearly
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Captain
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicensePassenger EndorsementRadar Observer EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOffice ExperienceDelivery DrivingCustomer SupportBus DrivingTug Captain
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementMaritime Radar-Based NavigationSkills
Organizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer CommunicationMathCaptain
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
CDLUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPresentation SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesRoute DrivingFire Captain/Paramedic
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Paramedic LicenseEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseEMT-BCPRACLSSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsEMT ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsBoat Captain
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationTS/SCIDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
WeldingMilitaryFabricationPlasma CuttingPlasma CuttersMechanical KnowledgeCaptain
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
IV CertificationAEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsTelecommunications SystemsTelecommunicationCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMedical Emergency Response
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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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
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: plane captain, captain/mate and captain and international training 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 Virginia Beach, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 28 years of professional experience.
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