Captains for hire in West Palm Beach, FL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 36%
- Master's degree
- 31%
- High school diploma or GED
- 31%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
American Cruise Lines
Quail Ridge Country Club
Airshare
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 57%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in West Palm Beach, FL: $127,014 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $80,359 – $200,756 yearly
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Owner/Operator
North Palm Beach, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardEPA CertificationUSCG OUPV LicenseRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFloor Captain
North Palm Beach, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSafety Officer/Office Manager
West Palm Beach, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseEPA CertificationUSCG OUPV LicenseRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+8 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceEMS Dispatcher
West Palm Beach, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseEMT-B+3 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCaptain/Mate
West Palm Beach, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist CertificationRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingRiggingDetailingVarnishingSport fishing captain
West Palm Beach, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsRiggingMechanical TroubleshootingSchedule ManagementSports
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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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and USCG License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: safety officer/office manager, owner/operator and commercial fishing captain.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in West Palm Beach, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 36 years of professional experience.
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