Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Tasks Include:
- Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
- Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
- Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.
- Dock or undock vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces, such as locks.
- Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
- Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.
- Report to appropriate authorities any violations of federal or state pilotage laws.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$95,210.00
State
$80,560.00
Regional
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Description
Career Cluster: | Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics |
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 41.98%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 36.61%
- Bachelor's Degree = 8.43%
- Some College Courses = 5.47%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 4.46%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 2.16%
- Master's Degree = 0.48%
- First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. = 0.41%
Related Work Experience
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 39.21%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 20.08%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.57%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.08%
- None = 7.42%
- Over 10 years = 3.90%
- Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 2.15%
- Up to and including 1 month = 1.16%
- Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.06%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.37%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 21.37%
- Up to and including 1 month = 19.21%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 16%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 13.56%
- None = 11.39%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 8.05%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5.71%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 2.39%
- Over 10 years = 2.32%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 32.49%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 23.69%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 12.36%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 11.12%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.91%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.67%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 3.38%
- None or short demonstration = 1.38%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
- Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
- Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.
- Dock or undock vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces, such as locks.
- Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
- Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.
- Report to appropriate authorities any violations of federal or state pilotage laws.
- Provide assistance in maritime rescue operations.
- Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, or radios.
- Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
- Maintain boats or equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, or life preservers.
- Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates or ramps, or pull guard chains across entries.
- Advise ships' masters on harbor rules and customs procedures.
- Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, or cargo or passenger status.
- Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
- Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices and following contour lines on charts.
- Learn to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators, or models.
- Direct or coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, or operating, maintaining, or repairing ship equipment.
- Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, or repaired.
- Supervise crews in cleaning or maintaining decks, superstructures, or bridges.
- Purchase supplies or equipment.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Tow and maneuver barges or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
- Perform various marine duties, such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports or harbors or patrolling beaches.
- Assign watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Interview and hire crew members.
Tasks Include:
- Conduct safety drills such as man overboard or fire drills.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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78.25 | Transportation | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
70.50 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
60.75 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
59.25 | Law and Government | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
57.75 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
56.75 | Geography | Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
54.75 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
54.00 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
53.00 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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65.50 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
62.50 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
62.50 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
59.50 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
59.50 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
59.50 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
59.50 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
56.25 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
56.25 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
56.25 | Management of Personnel Resources | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
56.25 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
53.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
53.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
53.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
53.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
53.00 | Equipment Maintenance | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
53.00 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
53.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
50.00 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
50.00 | Repairing | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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72.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
72.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
68.75 | Spatial Orientation | The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you. |
68.75 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
68.75 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
68.75 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
65.50 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
65.50 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
65.50 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
65.50 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
65.50 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
62.50 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
62.50 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
62.50 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
62.50 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
59.50 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
59.50 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
59.50 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
59.50 | Depth Perception | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
56.25 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
56.25 | Glare Sensitivity | The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting. |
56.25 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
56.25 | Rate Control | The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. |
56.25 | Reaction Time | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
56.25 | Time Sharing | The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). |
56.25 | Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
56.25 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
53.00 | Gross Body Equilibrium | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
53.00 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. |
53.00 | Response Orientation | The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. |
53.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
53.00 | Auditory Attention | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
50.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
50.00 | Speed of Closure | The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns. |
50.00 | Extent Flexibility | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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88.75 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
85.00 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
81.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
80.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
77.75 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
77.75 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
75.00 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
71.25 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
70.75 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
67.75 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
67.50 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
66.25 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
66.25 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
65.75 | Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment | Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
64.00 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
63.75 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
63.00 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
62.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
62.00 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
61.50 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
60.25 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
60.00 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
59.00 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
58.75 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
56.50 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
56.25 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
55.25 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
54.50 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
51.25 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
50.75 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
50.25 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
50.00 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
49.75 | Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment | Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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88.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
83.50 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
82.50 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
80.25 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
77.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
76.25 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
75.00 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
75.00 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
72.25 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
71.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
71.75 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
67.75 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
67.00 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
63.50 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
62.25 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
59.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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79.67 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
64.83 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
61.17 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
59.17 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
58.33 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
53.67 | Recognition | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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96.20 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
92.60 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
92.20 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
91.60 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
90.80 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
89.40 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
88.60 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
88.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
87.60 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
87.00 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
86.80 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
86.20 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
86.20 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
86.20 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
84.40 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
81.80 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
81.60 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
81.40 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
79.60 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
78.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
77.60 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
77.20 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
76.20 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
74.60 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
71.40 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
70.80 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
69.80 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
68.20 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
67.80 | Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)? |
67.80 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
64.80 | In an Open Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)? |
64.20 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
64.20 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
63.60 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
62.40 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
61.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
60.80 | Outdoors, Under Cover | How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
59.60 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
59.60 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
58.80 | Exposed to High Places | How often does this job require exposure to high places? |
58.60 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
57.40 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
57.40 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
57.20 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
56.40 | Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance? |
56.40 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
50.80 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $42,090.00 | $95,210.00 | $125,700.00 |
Virginia | $44,810.00 | $80,560.00 | $98,030.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | $34,418.57 | $55,610.19 | $87,499.08 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | $45,224.06 | $84,200.41 | $97,670.86 |
Hampton Roads | $59,402.10 | $84,094.27 | $116,795.87 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 36,800 | 37,200 | +1.1% |
Virginia | 1,784 | 1,880 | +5.4% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | 1,655 | 1,745 | +5.4% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Boatswains
- Engineering and Maintenance Officers, Other
- First Sergeants, Sergeants Major, and Leading Chiefs
- Ground and Naval Arms
- Main Propulsion
- Navigators
- Not Occupationally Qualified, General
- Operations Staff
- Small Boat Operators
- Special Forces
- Transportation
- Unmanned Vehicle System (UVS) Operators, General
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Titles
- Barge Captain
- Barge Master
- Boat Pilot
- Car Ferry Captain
- Car Ferry Master
- Coastal Tug Mate
- Deck Officer
- Docking Pilot
- Ferry Boat Captain
- Ferry Captain
- Ferryboat Captain
- First Mate
- Harbor Boat Pilot
- Harbor Pilot
- Harbor Tug Captain
- Port Captain
- River Boat Captain
- River Pilot
- Sailboat Captain
- Ship Harbor Pilot
- Tow Boat Captain
- Towboat Pilot
- Tug Boat Captain
- Tugboat Captain
- Tugboat Mate
- Tugboat Operator
- Tugboat Pilot
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
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- Texas A & M University-College Station
- United States Merchant Marine Academy
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)