Aircraft Refueller

Description

Fills aircraft with aviation fuel by operating a tanker truck or hydrant vehicle and connecting a fuel system to the aircraft fuel tank. Registration or licensing is required.

Description

This unit group covers Mobile Plant Operators not elsewhere classified. It includes Aircraft Baggage Handlers and Ground Crew, Aircraft Refuellers, Linemarkers, Railway Shunters, Railway Track Plant Operators, Road Roller Operators, Stevedores and Streetsweeper Operators.

Tasks include

• Operates fuelling vehicles and equipment to refuel aircraft according to specific fuel requirements
• Connects ground fuel storage tanks to aircraft by operating pumps and valves, managing flow rates to prevent overfilling or under filling
• Monitors fuel levels in storage tanks and ensures accurate and safe fuelling of aircraft
• Inspects fuelling equipment and reports any malfunctions or damage while following safety procedures and regulations
• Maintains records of fuel transactions, completes necessary paperwork and communicates with aircraft crew and ground personnel to coordinate fuelling operations
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of fuelling equipment
• Responds to fuel-related emergencies, such as spills or leaks, by executing emergency response procedures