Aircraft Fueler Job Description
The Aircraft Fueler job description includes being in charge of providing fuel to all types of aircraft, operating the fuelling equipment and enforcing all the safety guidelines. The ground crew is trained to refuel any carrier's aircraft and work at any terminal or airline. The fuelers are also trained to deal with unusual scenarios, such as defueling and refuelling aircraft with malfunctioning fuel quantity indicators. They are also in charge of ground equipment filling, fuel ticket preparation, and track sheet data, all in compliance with the various airlines' requirements. Visit Aviation Job Search to look for aircraft refueling jobs.
Aircraft Fueler Job Responsibilities
They are responsible for implementing the safety guidelines of CAA and offering support to other team members involved in the fuelling process. The fuelers must maintain company logs daily and take emergency measures to protect themselves and the property in the case of a petroleum spill or a fire. They inspect fuel trucks daily to ensure that all mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in working order. They carefully inject fuel in the aircraft and strictly follow the schedule so that the flight doesn’t get delayed. After the completion of fuelling, they carefully detach the equipment and document the quantity of fuel added.
Skills Required to Build An Aircraft Fueler Career
The Aircraft fuelers must be knowledgeable on weather and have the knack of serving in emergency situations. They must possess soft skills like agility, precision, and mechanical abilities. They must have excellent customer handling skills. To keep themselves up to date, they must be familiar with policies involving fueling operations, aircraft movement, and other safety operations. They must be able to use various sized tugs and assist in removing the aircraft from hangers. Excellent driving skills are required since the ground crew needs to drive a fuel truck to and from the filling station and the plane landing area.
