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Posted: Jun 29, 2026

USCG Licensed Captain

Alaska Travel Adventures

Ketchikan, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$30.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 29, 2026

Alaska Travel Adventures is currently hiring outgoing, highly motivated people for summer employment (April-October) in Alaska. We are Alaska’s leading operator of active tour programs and have been offering quality excursions since 1978!

Captains shall perform all duties associated with the position of USCG Licensed Captain and the operation of company vessels. You will supervise deckhands. You should be in good physical condition and prepared to work in inclement weather. Current CPR/First Aid certification, Minimum USCG 25 Ton License, FCC Radio Operators License, pre-employment drug testing and enrollment in a random testing pool required.
Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Providing pre-trip safety briefing for the guests & operation of a safe tour

  • Accurate completion of administrative paperwork, vessel & maintenance logs

  • Understanding and compliance with company safety & operational policies and adherence to applicable permits, laws and regulations

  • Daily cleaning and maintenance of equipment & vessel to a standard compliant with US Coast Guard criteria

  • Learning the information necessary to deliver an entertaining and informed narrative during the tour including flora, fauna, and natural history of the area

  • Creating a positive, professional culture and work environment

  • Understanding and compliance with company safety & operational policies

Job Type: Full-time

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Contact Info

Alaska Travel Adventures

With 45+ years and 200+ seasonal crew, ATA offers the state’s most diverse adventures across Alaska. No experience needed for most roles—we’ll train you and set you loose in the most stunning workplace on earth. Earn great pay + bonuses, get time off to explore, free/discounted tours, real skills & lifelong friends. This isn’t a summer job—it’s the Alaska story you’ll tell forever. Join us!

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
200+
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Modern Housing - Kitchens, Bathrooms, Shared Housing in Apartments, Houses and Condos.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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