Motorboat Operators

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

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

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.

Business

customer service

Math and Science

geography
biology

Engineering and Technology

mechanical

Transportation

movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Basic Skills

talking to others
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady

Controlled Movement

quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Attention

pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time

Spatial

know where things are around you

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Dependability
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Self Control

You might use software like this on the job:

Analytical or scientific software

Echo sounder software
Radar software

Expert system software

Autopilot software

Mobile location based services software

Global positioning system GPS software

certificate after high school
some college

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$48,260

$25,250

$74,180