Aircraft Service Attendants

SOC Code: 53-6032

Aircraft Service Attendantss apply de-icing fluid to aircraft from baskets lifted by truck-mounted cranes. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.

AI-Proof Score: 85.8Very High
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Median Salary

$41,540

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Job Growth

5.1%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Common Tasks

  • 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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation