Motorboat Operators

Also Called: Boat Operator, Crew Boat Operator, Launch Operator, Water Taxi Operator

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,890

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Motorboat Operators do

Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.

  • Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
  • Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
  • Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Contact With Others
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Life vests or preservers
  • Exterior ship or boat lighting
  • Tie down anchors
  • Marine craft communications systems
  • Marine signaling systems

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
Echo sounder software
Radar software
Expert system software
Autopilot software
Mobile location based services software
Global positioning system GPS software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation and Control
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Math and Science
geography
biology
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Education

  • 47% Post-secondary certificate
  • 26% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Highway Maintenance Workers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Motorboat Operators Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transportation Inspectors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Self Control

Values

  • Independence
  • Relationships
  • Support

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Controlled Movement
  • Attention
  • Spatial

This is what Motorboat Operators across the country typically make.

$13.89 / hour
$28,890 /year

Entry Level

$22.32 / hour
$46,420 /year

Median Level

$38.92 / hour
$80,960 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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