Staff role

Aircraft Service Attendant

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Aircraft Deicer; Aircraft Refueler; Fueler; Refueler

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.

Knowledge

  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • Transportation

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking

Abilities

  • Oral Comprehension
  • Problem Sensitivity
  • Oral Expression
  • Trunk Strength
  • Written Comprehension
  • Information Ordering
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Multilimb Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Near Vision
  • Far Vision
  • Speech Recognition
  • Speech Clarity
  • Inductive Reasoning
  • Selective Attention
  • Control Precision
  • Static Strength
  • Dynamic Strength
  • Extent Flexibility
  • Depth Perception

This page includes information from the 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.

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