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Captain

Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site

$109K - $224K/yr

Crew members assigned responsibility for a trip are designated as Trip Captain, duties listed but not limited to: Directly responsible for the operation of the aircraft. Responsible for FAA ...

Captain

Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site

$109K - $224K/yr

Crew members assigned responsibility for a trip are designated as Trip Captain, duties listed but not limited to: Directly responsible for the operation of the aircraft. Responsible for FAA ...

Captain

Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site

$109K - $224K/yr

Crew members assigned responsibility for a trip are designated as Trip Captain, duties listed but not limited to: Directly responsible for the operation of the aircraft. Responsible for FAA ...

Oversee and delegate all aspects of pre-trip provisioning, vessel preparation, inspection, and post ... Current USCG Captain's Credential: * Master 100 Ton Near Coastal with Sailing Endorsement (required ...

Captain

HI ยท On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Oversee and delegate all aspects of pre-trip provisioning, vessel preparation, inspection, and post ... Current USCG Captain's Credential: * Master 100 Ton Near Coastal with Sailing Endorsement (required ...

Perform pre-trip and post-trip vessel inspections. * Ensure required safety equipment, life jackets ... The captain must be available to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings ...

Catamaran Captain

Key West, FL ยท On-site

$150/day

Delegate and accounts for all pre-trip provisioning, preparation and vessel inspection, post trip ... Current USCG credential - Captains * * Master 50 Ton near coastal * Sail endorsement required for ...

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How much do trip captain jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for trip captain in the United States is $18.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trip captain?

Trip Captains are individuals responsible for organizing, planning, and leading group trips or tours. They handle logistics such as transportation, accommodations, itineraries, and ensure the group's safety and enjoyment throughout the journey. Trip Captains often act as the main point of contact for travelers, addressing questions, resolving issues, and facilitating group activities. Their role is crucial in creating a smooth and memorable travel experience for all participants.

How does a trip captain typically coordinate with other staff and travelers during a group trip?

As a Trip Captain, you serve as the main point of contact between travelers and the support team. This role requires frequent communication with drivers, local guides, and accommodation providers to ensure logistics run smoothly. You are also responsible for managing group dynamics, addressing concerns or emergencies, and keeping travelers informed about schedules and activities. Effective collaboration, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for creating a positive experience for all participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trip captain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trip Captain, you need strong organizational skills, leadership experience, and often a background in travel or hospitality management. Familiarity with itinerary planning software, GPS navigation systems, and sometimes certifications in first aid or group leadership are valuable. Exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability help you manage groups and handle unexpected challenges smoothly. These skills ensure safe, enjoyable, and well-coordinated travel experiences for all participants.

What is the difference between Trip Captain vs Tour Guide?

AspectTrip CaptainTour Guide
Required CredentialsFirst aid certification, relevant outdoor or activity-specific trainingHistory, art, or cultural knowledge certifications, sometimes language skills
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, active settings, often in adventure or outdoor tourismIndoor and outdoor, cultural sites, museums, city tours
Employer & Industry UsageAdventure travel companies, outdoor tour operatorsTravel agencies, cultural and historical tour companies
Common Search & ComparisonTrip Captain vs Tour Guide

While both Trip Captains and Tour Guides facilitate travel experiences, Trip Captains typically oversee outdoor adventure trips, ensuring safety and coordination in active environments. Tour Guides focus on cultural, historical, or city tours, providing educational commentary. The roles overlap in customer service and guiding skills but differ mainly in setting and specific certifications required.

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Infographic showing various Trip Captain job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 58% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,466 per year, or $19 per hour.

Captain

Chattanooga, TN โ€ข On-site

Unum Group
Insurance Servicesย โ€ขย 10K+ employees

$109K - $224K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Pilot-In-Command

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:

  • Award-winning culture
  • Inclusion and diversity as a priority
  • Performance Based Incentive Plans
  • Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
  • Mental health support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work environments

And that's just the beginning With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!

General Summary:

Serve as Pilot-in-Command and is responsible for the safety of passengers, crewmembers, and the comfortable, timely operation of the aircraft. Supervise the flight crew and ensure that all flight and ground operations comply with FAA Regulations and the Unum Aviation Department Flight Operations manual. Determine flight routes, speed, takeoff, and landing times to fulfill scheduling requirements. Make decisions regarding possible delays, rerouting, or flight cancellations with the assistance of our operations team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of corporate personnel, customers, and guests on company aircraft.
  • Crew members assigned responsibility for a trip are designated as Trip Captain, duties listed but not limited to: Directly responsible for the operation of the aircraft. Responsible for FAA regulation compliance, aircraft performance limitations, weather briefing, fuel requirements, safety, and security requirements. Ensures all FAA required records for the trip are completed and recorded. Provides an exceptional experience to our customers.
  • Participate in the Safety Management System.
  • Responsible for additional duties assigned by the Assistant Vice President, Aviation.
  • Fulfills all requirements for IS-BAO compliance.
  • Attends Flight Safety International for semiannual flight training.
  • May perform other duties as assigned when not flying.

Job Specifications

  • Holds an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Rating.
  • Multi-Engine turbine experience required.
  • EMB-550 Type rating preferred but not required.
  • Possess and maintains the privileges of a First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
  • Possess a valid and current passport and radiotelephony license.

Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

$109,100.00-$224,000.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company: Unum