Captains for hire in Wilmington, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree53%High school diploma or GED26%Master's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
128 SouthA320, Delta Air Lines, IncAerocenters CharterTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years11%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul 28, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $136,037 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $90,409 – $204,691 yearly
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Charter Boat Captain
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseLifeguard ExperiencePMPDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTraining Captain
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseTeaching CertificationUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTeachingSports Team ExperienceCoachingSports Coaching ExperienceLead Service Technician
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Air Conditioning CertificationEPA CertificationCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsMaintenanceTrainingHVACInterpreting Technical DrawingsFerry Captain
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAEDFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseSkills
LeadershipWeight TrainingEnglishDrivingMechanical KnowledgeSupervising ExperienceTour Guide Manager/ boat captain
Belville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBasic MathPlane Captain
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationTS/SCIDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CConfidential ClearanceSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician Experience
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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, 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 / mate / deckhand (uscg credentialed) 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 Wilmington, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 25 years of professional experience.
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