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Air Marshal

The Federal Air Marshal Service began as the U.S. Sky Marshal Program in 1961, two years after Castro took control of Cuba. People who thought of Castro's Cuba as a socialist paradise hijacked planes to get there.

With no passenger screening in place at the time, the Sky Marshal's job was to provide armed intervention in the event of a hijacking. Air Marshals did their best to blend in with the rest of the passengers. They spent each flight trying to detect and deter any threats to the captain, crew and passengers.

Air Marshals must have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college to join the service. Without a degree, they need at least three years' experience in upper management. They must have expert accuracy ratings in close-quarter firearms use. As of March 26, 2018, Air Marshals make between $38,155 and $121,357 or a median pay of $74,000 per year, according to Payscale.com.

Air Traffic Controller  

Air traffic controllers keep planes from crashing into one another. There are no minimum education requirements for this position. They do need three years of managerial experience, though. Without that experience, air controllers must graduate from an FAA-approved air traffic collegiate training institute. Air traffic controllers make a median salary of $122,410 per year.

Skycap

Skycaps need strong backs and a lot of patience. They probably have the lowest base pay in the entire airport: just $2.15 per hour. Tips at some airports make this entry-level job lucrative, with skycaps at large airports taking home $60,000 per year or higher. Not bad at all for a job that doesn't even require a GED, let alone a diploma. If you don't have the funds for college, this job will help you earn them.

Airport Cleaning Jobs

Aircraft Cabin Cleaner: Many hands keep the plane clean inside and out. The U. S. Department of Labor classifies aircraft cabin cleaners as hand laborers and material movers. The aircraft cabin cleaners get started as soon as the last passenger leaves the plane. Everything gets wiped down, disinfected, vacuumed and freshened. All the lavatory supplies, seatbelt buckles and preflight safety pamphlets get checked and replaced.

Unknown to passengers, the cleaners also have a TSA checklist to perform on each aircraft, which includes searching for foreign substances, hazards, weapons and potential explosive devices. Just like the skycaps, cleaners don't need a GED or high school diploma. Median pay is $24,880 per year or $11.96 per hour.

Aircraft Detailer: The detailer cleans the outside of the aircraft. Detailers must be able to work with their hands and arms above their heads for extended periods. The work involves exposure to heat, cold and rain. Detailers must pass a drug screen, undergo an extensive background check and provide fingerprints before being hired. Detailers also fall under the hand laborer and materials mover category. Like the aircraft cabin cleaners, detailers make a median income of $24,880 per year or $11.96 per hour.

Agents

Reservation Service Agent: These agents answer incoming calls from travelers to help them plan their trips. Reservation service agents provide information on every aspect of a trip, from seat availability and meals to fare discounts and upgrades. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies reservation agents as information clerks. Reservation agents and other information clerks make a median wage of $32,920 per year or $15.83 per hour.

Passenger Service Agent: When passengers need refunds, passenger service agents help them get it. These agents compute fares and prepare and sell tickets. These agents also check and scan baggage and collect excess baggage charges. They make the same median wage as all other information clerks.

Cockpit and Cabin Staff

Pilots: Pilots make sure the plane reaches its destination. They have the most specialized training and the most education requirements of all the other airline jobs combined. They train to fly specific aircraft and must meet rigorous Federal Aviation Administration requirements before they enter the cockpit. The median income for commercial pilots is $105,720 per year.

Flight Attendants: These devoted airline workers ensure that your trip stays as comfortable as possible. Flight attendants do get mocked for their obsession with safety rules. When disaster strikes, though, knowing such things as when and how to use your oxygen mask can save your life.

Many other jobs exist at your local airport. Visit one today to find out what work you'd enjoy most.