How to hire an airport attendant

How to hire an airport attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step airport attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an airport attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new airport attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an airport attendant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an airport attendant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an airport attendant that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of airport attendants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Airport Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Airport Attendant		$12-18
   Ship Steward	A ship steward's responsibilities will vary depending on whether they work in housekeeping, the kitchen, or as a guide in a cruise ship. Most of the time, the duties of a ship steward will revolve around assisting and engaging with guests, ensuring that they are satisfied with the services and amenities... Show more	$7-29
   Bus Attendant	A Bus Attendant performs a variety of support tasks to ensure that passengers get to receive optimal services. Although the extent of their responsibilities depends on their place or industry of employment, it typically revolves around answering questions about bus routes and other services, directing passengers on and off the bus, assisting passengers with special or particular needs, adjusting seats, and handling documents... Show more	$10-15

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Preparation
   • Customer Service
   • FAA

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage front desk customer check in * Airport/tarmac security * FAA certify ramp agent.
   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
   • Help and assist the Police/Security officers for a translation in the Ramadan time and Eid celebrations.
   • Prepare assembled, and package various food items for Starbucks

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your airport attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An airport attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, airport attendants' average salary in south carolina is 43% less than in tennessee.
   • Seniority. Entry-level airport attendants 33% less than senior-level airport attendants.
   • Certifications. An airport attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an airport attendant's salary.

   Average airport attendant salary

   $15.41hourly

   $32,054 yearly

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   Entry-level airport attendant salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing an airport attendant job description

   An airport attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an airport attendant job description:

   Airport attendant job description example

   A Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning guest rooms and responding to guest requests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
   What will I be doing?
   
   As a Room Attendant, you would be responsible for cleaning guest rooms and responding to guest requests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
   
   * Clean guest rooms as assigned, including, but not limited to, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, dusting and vacuuming
   * Change and replenish bed linens, towels and guest amenities, as needed
   * Perform deep cleaning tasks, as needed
   * Stock, maintain and transport housekeeping supply cart on a daily basis
   * Dispose of trash and recyclables
   * Respond to special guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
   * Perform guest turn down service, as needed
   
   What are we looking for?
   
   Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
   
   * Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
   * Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
   * Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
   * Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
   * Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
   * Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
   
   In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
   
   * Quality
   * Productivity
   * Dependability
   * Customer Focus
   * Adaptability
   
   What will it be like to work for Hilton?
   
   Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right airport attendant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your airport attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit airport attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting airport attendants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new airport attendant

   Once you've found the airport attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new airport attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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