Aircraft refueller, Kaiwhakakī kora wakarere
Also known as
- Aviation refueller, aerial aircraft refueller
Aircraft refuellers fill aircraft with fuel at airports.
Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$72K to $113K
Most common
$128K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Aircraft refuellers
- usually work irregular and long hours and may work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work at airports and may travel locally
- may work in noisy and hazardous conditions
- need to be practical, safety conscious and responsible
Tasks
- refuel aircraft from fuel vehicles
- check aircraft fuel for toxins
- drive and maintain fuel vehicles
- maintain refuelling equipment
- communicate with pilots and ground crew
- follow aircraft refuelling schedules
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a class 4 or 5 driver licence
- 6 weeks on-the-job training
You may need
- a dangerous goods endorsement on your driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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