AIRCRAFT ATTENDANT

Aircraft Attendant

You will use incoming aircraft guides (e.g., follow me vehicles, paddles, night wands, hand and arm signals) to safely park aircraft.

You will operate ground support equipment (e.g., auxiliary power units, air start units) in support of transient aircraft.

You will service all types of transient aircraft with correct fuel, oil, high or low pressure oxygen, hydraulics, or nitrogen.

You will load passengers, baggage, or cargo in compliance with weight and balance requirements.

You will manage assigned aircraft parking areas to prevent potential damage to aircraft or personnel due to parking of incompatible aircraft type by one another.

Requirements :

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Overtime, weekend, and / or holiday work may be required.

Qualifications :

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is : Following instructions, regulations, and manuals in handling fuel and chemicals; Assisting in servicing aircraft; and Inspecting baggage and personnel prior to flights. (NOTE : Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.)

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at :

PHYSICAL EFFORT : Aircraft Attendants exert light to moderate physical effort while performing duties such as operating flight line vehicles, uncoupling and making couplings between vehicles and towed equipment, and occasionally lifting / carrying objects in excess of 50 pounds. The work requires frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching, and climbing on and under aircraft.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : This position is established at assigned locations on a 40-hour week basis, day and night shifts, with some overtime mandatory. Aircraft attendants are exposed to the possibility of injury (e.g., electrical shocks, bruises, cuts, and burns) from auxiliary electrical equipment, falls from aircraft, hot brakes, moveable surface controls (e.g., speed brakes), pressurized liquids and gases, high levels of noise, rotating rotor blades, and jet engine intakes and exhausts. Outdoor work may have to be performed in severe weather. Exposure to these conditions is for relatively short periods. Incumbent will be required to wear applicable safety items provided by the government with particular emphasis to eye, ear, and foot injuries. Work will be performed in a noise hazard environment.

Education : This job does not have an education qualification requirement.