Captain Jobs

A Captain in the transportation industry plays a crucial role, often leading the operations of a ship, a plane, or other large vessels. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and efficiency of both the vessel and its crew, as well as cargo and passengers, if applicable. Captains plan the most efficient routes, monitor the vessel's condition and performance, supervise loading and unloading operations, and ensure adherence to all safety norms and regulations. Furthermore, they act as the primary point of communication between the vessel and ports, authorities, or company management.

Key skills for a Captain in the transportation industry include leadership, decision-making under pressure, and excellent communication. They must also be proficient in navigation and the operation of complex machinery. Necessary certifications vary by industry. For example, Captains of large commercial ships must hold a Master Mariner's Certificate. Airline Captains require an Airline Transport Pilot License. Before becoming a Captain, an individual might serve as a First Officer or Mate, gaining experience and proving their skills in a supporting role. Some may also have experience as a Deck Officer or Pilot, depending on the particular sector of the transportation industry.

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Swan Boat Captain

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 5 days ago

Why work with us? P ay Rate: $16.00 per hour Flexible scheduling Paid training DailyPay work today, get paid tomorrow Advancement opportunities Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks, including...

Boat Captain and Jet Ski Attendant

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 8 hours ago

Looking for licensed captain to run a 6 pack shuttle boat taking customers back and forth to our barge for watersports activities....

Boat Captain and Equipment Operator

  • Paradise, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Paradise, PA
  • 8 hours ago

CLEAN DRIVING RECORD At least 23 years old (to satisfy insurance restrictions) and physically fit Clean criminal record for federal background check to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Credential...

Tug Boat Captain

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 17 hours ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 17 hours ago

Coordinate activities with other tug boat captains and maritime personnel to facilitate safe and efficient movements within the waterways....

Boat Captain - Lake Roosevelt

  • Davenport, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Davenport, WA
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Amount: 20.50 USD Hourly Job Summary: The Captain directs the ferrys activities and operates the vessel safely and efficiently....

Remote Work

EverPro - Marketing Traffic Manager (Remote, US)

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Demonstrated experience in driving process creation, documentation and standardization that scales....

Remote Work

Boat captain

  • Mount Desert, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Desert, ME
  • 1 day ago

Boat captain (Mount Desert Island) Sunrise lobster boat tours image 1 of 3 Sea street near Maine street compensation: $100.00 plus per hour employment type: job title: Oat captain -Captain wanted (6...

Push Boat Captain

  • Davant, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Davant, LA
  • 1 day ago

Title: Push boat Captain Status: Full-time, Rotational Schedule Company: Host Crewing, LLC Reports To: UBT Davant Port Captain Supervises: Tug Deckhands and any other on-board crew Location: United...

Traffic Manager

  • New Cumberland, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Cumberland, PA
  • 1 day ago

The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy....

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Summary Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of an ATC-8 level terminal facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. Help Overview Accepting applications Open...

Summary Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of a terminal facility, and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing...

Market Operations Manager (Transportation/ Warehouse)

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the daily operations of a storage center within a designated territory. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, directing day-to-day storage centers and...

College Fleet Captain

  • Key West, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Key West, FL
  • 2 days ago

Hires, supervises, and orients all part-time captains and deckhands. 17. Prepares the College fleet for tropical storms. 18....

Tugboat Master Captain

  • Richmond, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, CA
  • 2 days ago

The primary responsibility of Tugboat Master will be operation and command of 65ft pushboat towing vessel assigned to support of sand dredge/mining operations in and around San Francisco Bay Area...

Unarmed Transit Supervisor (52787)

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 2 days ago

Overview Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading US-owned security company, providing integrated security solutions to government and commercial customers on four...

Captain Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cocaine Captains
The tranquil lagoon-side town of Knysna on the South African coast is hardly the setting one would expect for high-stakes international crime. But in the summer of 2010, the town was the scene of...
Shackleton's Captain
In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and ended in disaster. Shackleton's Captain Frank Worsley was the driving force behind the survival...
Coaching Skills: The Captain
When a member of your team has been there a while, or perhaps just has developed a certain amount of leadership skills, they become a Captain. A Captain is someone who the other players believe...

Salary for Captain Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Captain positions.



Highest Education Level

Captains offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.4%
Bachelor's Degree
18.5%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.2%



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