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Aircraft Service Attendants

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$41540	4300	5.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$41540

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

4300

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

5.1%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Detailed Work Activities

Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.
Clean facilities or equipment.
Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Handle luggage or other possessions for patrons.
Mix ingredients.
Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
Perform manual service or maintenance tasks.
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.

Tasks

Apply de-icing fluid to aircraft from baskets lifted by truck-mounted cranes.
Change aircraft oil, coolant, or other fluids.
Clean aircraft interiors by picking up waste, wiping down windows, or vacuuming.
Climb ladders to reach aircraft surfaces to be cleaned.
Complete forms describing tasks completed.
De-grease aircraft exteriors.
Empty aircraft lavatory systems or refill them with sanitizer fluid.
Guide aircraft to designated areas using hand signals, batons, or other methods.
Inspect aircraft components to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
Load baggage or cargo for crew or passengers.
Mix cleaning compounds or solutions.
Polish aircraft exteriors.
Radio to flight dispatchers or other personnel to discuss incoming or outgoing aircraft.
Refill aircraft potable water tanks.
Refuel aircraft using hoses connected to fuel trucks.
Remove exhaust stains from aircraft using cleaning fluids.
Tow aircraft to gates or hangars using tugs, tractors, or other vehicles.
Wash the aircraft exteriors using lifts, cranes, detergent, or other equipment.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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