Hi, I’m
David Hicks
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Qualified Yacht Captain professional accustomed to yacht deliveries, charters and vessel training. Mechanically adept and tech-savvy with flexible work schedule. Committed to quality workmanship and safety. Reliable, drug free and conscientious.
Currently hold a 100 Ton Offshore Masters License and Twic Card both renewed in 2023.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MY MontañaMiami, FL
Yacht Captain
11.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
- Adhered to safety protocols, assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
Denison Yacht SalesFort Lauderdale, FL
Delivery Captain
01.2018 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Transported new yachts that arrived at state ports along the east coast from France. Prep vessels for pickup in cargo holds on cargo ships.
- Board and pilot vessels from Cargo ships to dealer destinations.
- Captain of Denison private charters on new vessels.
- Move vessels in and out of International Boat Shows in south Florida.
Grande Yachts InternationalPompano Beach, FL
Yacht Delivery Captain
02.2017 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Delivered new vessels to customer location.
- Trained new vessel owners on seamanship, safety and operations.
- Moved yachts into and out of International Boat Shows of South Florida.
- Chartered new yachts for dealership and new owners on destination rendezvous.
Hilton Head Boatworks, LLCHilton Head Island, SC
Owner
11.2007 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Yacht Detailing
- Compound and Polishing
- Yacht deliveries
- provide maintenance schedules for clients.
- Scheduled yard haulouts.
- Customer concierge services.
Education
Sea SchoolJacksonville FL
100 Ton Masters License Renewal Course
01.2023
Sea SchoolCharleston, SC
100GRT Masters License
05.2016
32nd Street Shipboard Training FacilitySan Diego, CA
STCW Certification from STCW Shipboard Safety Training
2006
Aviation Firefighting Yokosuka, Japan
Certificate of Completion from Firefighting
1995
US Navy 32nd Street Shipboard Fire FightingSan Diego, CA
Certificate of Completion from Fire Fighting
1994
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA
Some College (No Degree) from Small Business Management
Skills
- Navigation Expertise
- Perform mechanical checks and maintenance
- Regulation Compliance
- Deck safety and seamanship
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Safety Monitoring and Management
Timeline
Yacht Captain
MY Montaña
11.2022 - 09.2023
Delivery Captain
Denison Yacht Sales
01.2018 - 11.2022
Yacht Delivery Captain
Grande Yachts International
02.2017 - 12.2018
Owner
Hilton Head Boatworks, LLC
11.2007 - 03.2017
Sea School
100 Ton Masters License Renewal Course
Sea School
100GRT Masters License
32nd Street Shipboard Training Facility
STCW Certification from STCW Shipboard Safety Training
Aviation Firefighting
Certificate of Completion from Firefighting
US Navy 32nd Street Shipboard Fire Fighting
Certificate of Completion from Fire Fighting
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Small Business Management
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