Captains for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree31%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
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1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,703 profiles for Captains in Portland, OR
Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $90,005 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,484 – $118,291 yearly
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Suite Captain
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseLicensed Practical Nurse+8 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEmergency ManagementCombat Engineer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWDSHeavy LiftingJob Captain
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
MentoringDriver's LicenseCertified Apartment ManagerCertified Recovery SpecialistFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTest and Development Captain
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialUSCG Master LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceMarine NavigationJOB Captain
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementReal Estate Broker+5 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCaptain
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner Credential+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipRiggingSurveillance
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 83 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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: team lead, suite captain and job captain.
What level of education is common for a captain?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 16 years of professional experience.
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