NYC Hired: Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Provide services to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as greeting passengers, explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel. Excludes “Baggage Porters and Bellhops” (39-6011).

Current openings

Ship Steward 1

Number of positions

2012: 1,520 2014: 1,560

Annual job postings

New: 20 Replacement: 20
(Total: 40)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$19,710
($9/hour)

Middle:
$30,430
($14/hour)

Up to:
$34,690
($16/hour)

Average:
$29,700
($14/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.