Aircraft Service Attendants

Tasks

Tasks Include:

• 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.
• Mix cleaning compounds or solutions.
• Polish aircraft exteriors.
• Radio to flight dispatchers or other personnel to discuss incoming or outgoing aircraft.
• Refill aircraft potable water tanks.
• Refuel aircraft using hoses connected to fuel trucks.
• Remove exhaust stains from aircraft using cleaning fluids.
• Tow aircraft to gates or hangars using tugs, tractors, or other vehicles.
• Wash the aircraft exteriors using lifts, cranes, detergent, or other equipment.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)