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Aircraft refuellers may do some or all of the following
follow schedules that tell them what aircraft they will be refuelling for the day and what time the aircraft will arrive
check and maintain the vehicles that transport fuel
fill aircraft with fuel from vehicles
regularly check fuels for contaminants such as water
observe strict safety requirements when filling aircraft and transporting fuel.
Aircraft refuellers need to have
a range of practical and maintenance skills
experience using relevant tools, equipment and machinery
knowledge of safety rules and regulations that apply when working at an airport, and driving on tarmacs and runways
good communication skills.
Aircraft refuellers need to be
motivated, responsible and reliable
quick-thinking
able to make good judgements and work well under pressure
accurate, methodical and patient in their work.