Entry Level Captain Jobs

New grad captain jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like DICK'S Sporting Goods and PHI Air Medical hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerDICK'S Sporting Goods
Top cityStockton, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryRetail

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VFR Pilot, H125 Captain
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VFR Pilot, H125 Captain
PHI Air Medical
Tucumcari, New Mexico
Aviation Operations
On-Site
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Team Captain Operations
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Team Captain Operations
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Stockton, California
Business Development
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
$53k - $67k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Team Captain On Field Operations
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Team Captain On Field Operations
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Morgantown, West Virginia
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Team Captain Off Field Operations
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Team Captain Off Field Operations
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Santa Maria, California
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
$53k - $67k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Team Captain Operations
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Team Captain Operations
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Monroe, Louisiana
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Entry Level Captain Job Market

Who's Hiring

DICK'S Sporting Goods4 open roles
PHI Air Medical1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Entry Level Captain Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level captain job?

Start by completing any required licensing or certification for the vessel type you want to operate, since most entry level captain roles expect you to hold or be working toward a credential. Practical hours from internships, volunteer work, or assistant roles carry real weight at this stage. Applying to smaller operators, tour companies, or seasonal programs gives you the best shot at a first role with limited experience.

Which companies hire entry level captains?

Companies hiring entry level captains right now include DICK'S Sporting Goods and PHI Air Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from regional ferry services, tourism and recreation operators, charter companies, and water transportation firms that regularly train new and junior crew into captain roles.

Are there remote entry level captain jobs?

Yes, though most captain roles are operational and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level captain openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve vessel coordination, dispatch, or maritime operations support rather than hands-on piloting. If flexibility matters to you, filtering for hybrid openings can surface those adjacent roles.

Are these new grad captain jobs?

Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little to no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or training programs in place of full-time history, and focuses on licensing progress or a demonstrated record of hours on the water rather than a lengthy resume.

Which industries hire the most entry level captains?

Entry level captain roles concentrate in Retail and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high volumes of vessels, run seasonal or rotating schedules, and regularly bring in junior captains to build out their crews and meet recurring demand.