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Aircraft Refueller

OSCA 741932·ANZSCO 733112

Employed

600

Part-time share

22%

Female share

6.6%

Median age

47 yrs

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

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Aircraft Refueller is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Fills aircraft with aviation fuel by operating a tanker truck or hydrant vehicle and connecting a fuel system to the aircraft fuel tank. Registration or licensing is required.

What they typically do

  • Operates fuelling vehicles and equipment to refuel aircraft according to specific fuel requirements
  • Connects ground fuel storage tanks to aircraft by operating pumps and valves, managing flow rates to prevent overfilling or under filling
  • Monitors fuel levels in storage tanks and ensures accurate and safe fuelling of aircraft
  • Inspects fuelling equipment and reports any malfunctions or damage while following safety procedures and regulations
  • Maintains records of fuel transactions, completes necessary paperwork and communicates with aircraft crew and ground personnel to coordinate fuelling operations
  • Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of fuelling equipment
  • Responds to fuel-related emergencies, such as spills or leaks, by executing emergency response procedures

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

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.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.