• Air Traffic Control Assistant
• Air Traffic Controller
• Air Traffic Engineer
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Aircraft Refueller
• Airfield Operations
• Airline Pilot
• Airport Cleaner
• Aviation Security Officers
• Baggage Handler
• Cabin Crew
• Cargo Agent
• Customs and Excise Officers
• Firefighter
• Immigration Officers
• Information Desk Assistants
• Passenger Service Agents (check-in)
• Retail Sales Assistants
• Terminal Duty Manager
• Working at Airports

Aircraft Refueller

The Work

As an Aircraft Refueller you will be part of a specialist team with a wide range of duties and responsibilities.

Aircraft refuelling is a vital part of this role. The amount of fuel depends on passenger numbers, baggage, freight and weather conditions en route.

A pilot will need to carry sufficient fuel for the destination plus an additional supply to allow for any diversions that may be necessary.

Your role will include attending aircraft as notified by the Dispatch Officer working with the Flight Crew or Ground Engineers.

You will be required to report vehicle or aircraft damage/problems to the Duty Supervisor.

All relevant data will need to be recorded manually or by computer.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Some report writing experience
• IT literate
• A knowledge of quality control and health and safety
• Clear communicator
• Willing to work in all weathers and undertake shift work
• Team player
• Work to strict guidelines and regulations
• Experience of working with chemicals and other hazardous substances would be useful

Entry Requirements

Typical job entry requirements include:

• HGV Class licence 2
• Airside driving licence preferred but not essential
• Previous airport work preferred but not essential
• You will need to pass a full and strict criminal record check

Training

This will include training on the use of different types of aircraft, aircraft refuelling, vehicle loading and vehicle maintenance. During the course of your employment you will be expected to adhere to the detailed Airfield Operations Handbook, health and safety procedures and Police and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations.

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