Also called: Aircraft Fueler, Line Tech
Fuels, tows, and parks airplanes and helps pilots and passengers at airports.
You marshal a private jet into its parking spot with orange wands, fuel it, and tow another into the hangar. It's a classic first job for future pilots and mechanics.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Electric tugs and automated fueling may trim some tasks later; working on busy ramps in all weather stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to FBOs (airport fuel and service businesses); they train you to fuel and tow
Classes: Auto shop, Physical education, Math, Driver's education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-6032.
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