Captains for hire in Wilmington, NC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 42%
- High school diploma or GED
- 35%
- Master's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
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Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $81,180 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,312 – $93,729 yearly
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Charter Boat Captain
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseLifeguard ExperiencePMPDriver's License+11 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOwner and Operator Rich Mason Marine In.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipFire SafetyFood and Beverage Outlets Manager
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWelder/Fabricator/plant operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationFirst Aid CertificationReady-Mix ConcreteCPRDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckTraining Captain
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Secondary Biology Teaching LicenseTeaching CertificationUSCG OUPV LicenseDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseWilderness First Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTeachingCoachingSports Coaching ExperienceSportsFerry Captain
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipWeight TrainingEnglishDrivingMechanical KnowledgeCommunication Skills
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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: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: ferry captain, captain / master – passenger, educational, and charter vessels and assistant transportation manager - ferry operations.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Wilmington, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 19 years of professional experience.
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