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Aircraft Service Attendants

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

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.

What you’d do

  • Guide aircraft to designated areas using hand signals, batons, or other methods.
  • Radio to flight dispatchers or other personnel to discuss incoming or outgoing aircraft.
  • Complete forms describing tasks completed.

Skills that matter

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Operation and Control
  • Reading Comprehension

How to get there

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Also called

  • Aircraft Deicer
  • Aircraft Refueler
  • Fueler
  • Refueler

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