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.
National median · BLS
$40,450
▼ -2.62%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$43,330
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
31,300
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Pay range for Aircraft Service Attendants
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$33,830
25th
$35,740
Median (50th)
$40,450
75th
$46,830
90th — top pay
$57,610
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Aircraft Service Attendants
BLS projects employment of aircraft service attendants to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 4,000 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
31,200 → 32,900
+1,700 jobs
Projected change
+5.6%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
4,000
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
Aircraft Service Attendants salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Aircraft Service Attendants
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening3.3
Monitoring3.3
Critical Thinking3.0
Judgment and Decision Making3.0
Operation and Control3.0
Reading Comprehension3.0
Speaking3.0
Coordination2.9
Time Management2.9
Active Learning2.8
Top knowledge areas
Public Safety and Security4.0
English Language3.9
Education and Training3.5
Customer and Personal Service3.5
Transportation3.3
Computers and Electronics2.9
Mathematics2.6
Administration and Management2.5
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordAccess Software AIRPAXComputerized aircraft log manager CALMEngine analysis softwareMaintenance information databasesMaintenance planning softwareMaintenance record softwareSupply system softwareTechnical manual database software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 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.
About the job
What aircraft service attendants 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.
Apply de-icing fluid to aircraft from baskets lifted by truck-mounted cranes.
Tow aircraft to gates or hangars using tugs, tractors, or other vehicles.
Refuel aircraft using hoses connected to fuel trucks.
Empty aircraft lavatory systems or refill them with sanitizer fluid.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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Occupations O*NET lists as closely related to Aircraft Service Attendants, with BLS national medians compared with this occupation's $40,450.
