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Aircraft Refueller

ANZSCO 733112

Employed

710

Part-time share

22%

Female share

8%

Median age

46 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Aircraft Refuellers drive tanker trucks filled with aviation fuel to waiting aircraft, attach a fuel hoses to aircraft fuel tanks and fill tanks with fuel.

What they typically do

  • Manoeuvres vehicles into position for replenishing of tanks.
  • Observes safety requirements are met and followed.
  • Attaches hosing couplings and operates truck pump to fill aircraft tanks.
  • Makes regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
27.6%
QLD
25.9%
VIC
14.6%
WA
14.4%
NT
8.1%
SA
6.8%
TAS
2%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Aircraft Refueller.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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