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Aircraft Service Attendants

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Facilities management software

  • Maintenance planning software
  • Maintenance record software

Information retrieval or search software

  • Computerized aircraft log manager CALM
  • Technical manual database software

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $37,050