Aircraft Service Attendants
O*NET files this work under Aircraft Service Attendants: people who service aircraft with fuel. Interest ratings put Realistic on top at 6.1 out of 7 and Conventional second, so the code is RCE and the day leans toward hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world. The preparation level is some preparation, typically a few months to a year of learning on the job. O*NET’s skill data points to monitoring, active listening, and speaking as the ones to build. One core duty is to guide aircraft to designated areas using hand signals, batons, or other methods. People who want hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world usually fit better here than those who need creative work with room for original expression.
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.
Main tasks
- 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
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Operation and Control
- Judgment and Decision Making
Who this career fits
May suit you if
- You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
- You like clear rules and getting the details right.
- You want to start work after a short stretch of training.
- You are comfortable relying on monitoring and active listening.
May not suit you if
- You would rather stay away from physical, hands-on tasks.
- You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
- You want a career built on years of advanced study.
Interest profile
O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code RCE takes the three highest, and Realistic comes first here.
Preparation
Some preparation. Most people start with a high school diploma, then learn from experienced coworkers over a few months to a year.
Also called
- Aircraft Deicer
- Aircraft Refueler
- Fueler
- Refueler
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