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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.