• Aircraft Service Attendants
    • ☆☆☆☆☆
  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 31,742
    $31,616 range bar $35,519
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Aircraft Service Attendants service aircraft with fuel. They may de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish the aircraft's exterior.

What do they typically do

  • 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
  • Empty aircraft lavatory systems or refill them with sanitizer fluid
  • Guide aircraft to designated areas using hand signals, batons, or other methods
  • Load baggage or cargo for crew or passengers
  • Radio to flight dispatchers or other personnel to discuss incoming or outgoing aircraft
  • Refuel aircraft using hoses connected to fuel trucks
  • Tow aircraft to gates or hangars using tugs, tractors, or other vehicles
  • Wash the aircraft exteriors using lifts, cranes, detergent, or other equipment

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +2.3%
Job Openings 30

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Education & Training

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