Aircraft Service Attendants
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.
Median pay (national)
$41,540
$34,320–$55,950 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
27,310
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
+5.1%
~4,300 openings/yr
Typical entry
High school diploma or equivalent
What the numbers say
Refit analysis ·Pay for aircraft service attendants shows a relatively narrow range: the top 10% earn $55,950 versus $34,320 at the bottom 10% — 1.6x. The median of $41,540 leaves roughly 35% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +5.1% from 2024 to 2034 — faster than the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 4,300 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 45 states with released data, Tennessee pays the most for this role (median $55,690, +34% vs the national median), while Kansas sits lowest at $34,730 — a 60% spread for the same job title.
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What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- 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.
Tools & technology
- Microsoft Windows
- Access Software AIRPAX
- Computerized aircraft log manager CALM
- Engine analysis software
- Maintenance information databases
- Maintenance planning software
- Maintenance record software
- Supply system software
- Technical manual database software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word