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Aircraft Service Attendants in California

Aircraft service attendants maintain and service aircraft between flights at airports and maintenance facilities. They perform tasks like refueling, de-icing, water and sewage tank servicing, and exterior cleaning In California the median pay is $46,800 a year, 16% above the national median of $40,450.

$46,800median pay in California, per year
$43,320–$54,100middle half earn
2,300employed in California
$40,450U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination

Knowledge areas

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceTransportationComputers and Electronics

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Licenses and training in California

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O*NET-SOC 53-6032.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.