Occupation information for Passenger Attendants California

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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.

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Currently Employed: 3,000

Projected Annual Job Openings: 630

Typical Hourly Wage: $17.34 - $24.24

Typical Annual Salary: $36,060 - $50,420

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Secure passengers for transportation by buckling seatbelts or fastening wheelchairs with tie-down straps.
  • Provide customers with information on routes, gates, prices, timetables, terminals, or concourses.
  • Perform equipment safety checks prior to departure.
  • Provide boarding assistance to elderly, sick, or injured people.
  • Respond to passengers' questions, requests, or complaints.
  • Greet passengers boarding transportation equipment and announce routes and stops.
  • Count and verify tickets and seat reservations and record numbers of passengers boarding and disembarking.
  • Explain and demonstrate safety procedures and safety equipment use.
  • Open and close doors for passengers.
  • Determine or facilitate seating arrangements.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Bar code reader equipment
  • Barricades
  • Flashlight
  • Mobile medical services first aid kits
  • Two way radios

Technology:
  • Electronic mail software
  • Office suite software
  • Operating system software
  • Time accounting software
  • Word processing software
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