Captains for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED36%Master's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Portland Discovery Land & Sea ToursAggressor LiveaboardsArundel Fire RescueTime at current job
1-2 years43%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 330 profiles for Captains in Portland, ME
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $139,665 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $104,208 – $187,187 yearly
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BANQUET CAPTAIN
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBar ExperienceBartendingCaptain
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceMarine Section Leader/ Dynamic Position Operator
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10USCG Master License+9 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsTime ManagementBoat Captain
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseAEMT CertificationEMT CertificationCertified Project ManagerDriver's License+8 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEMT Experienceevent manager/captain
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCaptain- Sea Tow/sea Taxi
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardUSCG OUPV LicensePassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseUSCG Master License+8 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCarpentryRiggingSail Propulsion
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 87 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: event manager/captain, marine section leader/ dynamic position operator and BANQUET CAPTAIN.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 17 years of professional experience.
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