Airboat Captain

Wild Willy's Airboat Tours; Florida; On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Work outdoors

Thriving team environment

Job summary

A premier airboat tour company in Florida is seeking an experienced Airboat Captain to lead guided tours on the beautiful West Lake Tohopekaliga. This part-time role offers the chance to engage with guests while sharing your love for Florida’s wildlife and waterways. Candidates must possess a valid Master Captain License and enjoy working outdoors. The position provides a fun and fast-paced environment with competitive pay and tips.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Master Captain License to operate the airboat.
• Comfortable with basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Available to work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an airboat on guided tours.
• Share fun facts and local knowledge with guests.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Friendly, outgoing personality

Basic mechanical maintenance skills

Excellent situational awareness

Education

Valid Master Captain License

Job description

Overview

Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours is looking for an energetic, experienced Airboat Captain to join our crew for weekend, part-time work on beautiful West Lake Tohopekaliga.

This is not your average job — it’s a front-row seat to Florida’s wild side while leading unforgettable adventures for guests from all over the world.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating an airboat on one-hour guided tours.
• Sharing fun facts and local knowledge about Florida wildlife and ecosystems.
• Creating an exciting, engaging, and memorable experience for every guest.
• Performing general airboat maintenance (oil changes etc) and routine safety checks.
• Ensuring all passengers feel safe, comfortable, and entertained.
• Representing Wild Willys with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Valid Master Captain License.
• A true love for the outdoors, wildlife, and Florida waterways.
• Friendly, outgoing personality while talking with guests.
• Comfortable with basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Reliable and available to work weekends.
• Safety-minded with excellent situational awareness.

Why You\'ll Love This Job

• Work outdoors instead of behind a desk.
• Get paid to share your passion for airboats and wildlife.
• Fun, fast-paced environment with happy guests.
• Join one of the most-reviewed airboat tour companies in the world.
• Competitive pay + tips.

If you’ve got the license, the skills, and the passion — and you want a job that feels more like an adventure — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and come run the lake with Wild Willy’s!