Captains for hire in Wilmington, DE

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Leadership
    11%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    35%
    High school diploma or GED
    35%
    Associate's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Sodexo
    • Aramark
    • Hilton
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    17%

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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026

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  • Common salary in Wilmington, DE: $525,912 yearly
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  • Merchandising Execution Associate (Safety Captain)

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Property & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSales Support
  • Banquet Captain

    Linwood, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRFire Safety Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPower ToolsSupervising Experience
  • Asset Protection Captain

    Newark, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardSORACPR

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
  • Tugboat Captain

    Boothwyn, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationUSCG Master License+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipMechanic ExperienceSocial Work
  • Team Captain / Wingman

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    TWIC Card

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsHi-LoComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Banquet/Bar Captain/ Assistant Event Planner The Chase Center

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafe Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipBudget ManagementBudgetingSchedule ManagementBanquet ExperienceOperations Management

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What's the average time to fill a captain role?

The average time to fill a captain role is 84 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: 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: corporate jet captain, merchandising execution associate (safety captain) and banquet captain.

What level of education is common for a captain?

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

How many years of experience is common for a captain?

Most captains have 15 years of professional experience.

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