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
$50K
Lower
$70K to $109K
Most common
$124K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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 fuel for contaminants
- follow health and safety rules
- follow aircraft refuelling schedules
- communicate with pilots and ground crews
- check and maintain fuel transport vehicles
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou train on the job to become an aircraft refueller.
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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