Entry Level Port Captain Jobs

New grad port captain jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with limited experience aboard, where a strong internship record or hands-on maritime training can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in 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
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$53k - $67k/yr
High school diploma or GED
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 Port 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 Port Captain Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level port captain job?

Start by completing a Coast Guard-approved maritime training program and securing an entry level credential such as a Merchant Mariner Credential. Practical experience from internships, cadet programs, or time as a mate gives you a real edge at this stage. Employers hiring entry level port captains typically look for candidates who can demonstrate seamanship fundamentals, safety awareness, and familiarity with vessel operations, even without years of independent command.

Which companies hire entry level port captains?

Companies hiring entry level port 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 ferry operators, tug and barge companies, harbor authorities, and maritime logistics firms that run structured entry pathways for junior officers and new credentialed graduates.

Are there remote entry level port captain jobs?

Yes, though most port captain work is inherently on-site given the hands-on nature of vessel and port operations. About 0% of entry level port captain openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve shore-side coordination, scheduling, or dispatch support rather than direct vessel command at this experience level.

Are these new grad port captain jobs?

Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with zero to two years of professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically invites applicants who have completed a maritime academy program, hold a qualifying credential, or have relevant internship hours, treating a strong training record as a substitute for an extensive command history.

Which industries hire the most entry level port captains?

Entry Level port captain roles concentrate in Retail and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they operate large fleets or high-volume port facilities that require a steady pipeline of credentialed officers ready to work under experienced captains and build toward independent command.