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Passenger Attendants

Transportation and Material Moving (53-6061)
Bright Outlook

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.

Median Annual Wage

$37,560/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+4.7%

Annual Openings

4

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Skills (5)

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

3.9
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

3.8
Active Listening

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.

3.8
Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3.8
Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

3.3

Knowledge (2)

Transportation

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

3.7
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

3.5

Abilities (6)

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3.8
Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.8
Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

3.6
Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.6
Problem Sensitivity

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.

3.5
Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

3.4

Technology (3)

Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Windows

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (5)

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.8
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

3.8
Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

3.8
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

3.7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.4

Work Styles (1)

Dependability

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

3.6

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