Passenger Attendants
Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.
At a Glance
Passenger Attendants earns a median of $37,560/yr with +4.7% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office software.
$37,560/yr
+4.7%
4
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Skills (5)
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Knowledge (2)
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Abilities (6)
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Technology (3)
Work Activities (5)
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Work Styles (1)
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
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