Operator; Fuelling

Job Purpose

Performs safe and timely re‑fuelling/dé‑fuelling of aircrafts in full compliance to Aviation Standards, Airport Regulations and company standards and requirements in a safe and efficient manner. Coordinates with customer representatives at the aircraft and reports all customer feedback, operational and safety issues and vehicle defects to the supervisor and maintenance team. Performs quality control checks on product as per laid down standards of company Aviation Division Quality Control procedures.

Performs the job safely in line with HSE policy, Airport Safety and regulations and company Integrated Management system.

Fuelling Operations

• Refuel and defuel customer aircrafts as per his assigned schedule, ensuring that all operations are carried out properly and efficiently in accordance with company standards.
• Receiving all relevant details, from Superior of amount of fuel to be supplied, type of dispenser or fueller, aircraft parking, Gate No., type of aircraft etc. before conducting the fuelling operation.
• Checks refuelling vehicle before proceeding to an aircraft to ensure that there are no defects with the equipment and reports any malfunctioning to supervisor for necessary action.
• Drives to apron following the speed limits, positions refuelling vehicle near aircraft as required. Connects bonding hoses to aircraft and hydrant pit as applicable.
• Ensures hoses and nozzle are secured as per the prescribed standards. Disconnects hoses, bonding after completion of fuelling operations.
• During supplying fuel, checks in and around vehicle in the interest of safety, drives vehicle to aircraft fuelling point, connects hose, starts the refuelling process, takes samples, disconnects hose, fills in receipt.
• Completes all related documentation and obtains signature from the customer’s representative or agent and gives signed copy to the rep/agent.
• Drives safely after completion of refuelling operations to the depot or approaches another aircraft as directed. Ensures the safety of the property as well as the apron staff.
• Keeps a constant vigil on the fuelling process, fuelling vehicle and operations surrounding.
• Verifies the fuel requirement with aircraft technician/pilot and starts the fuelling with his instruction.
• Performs the product visual check as per Aviation Quality Manual during fuelling and completion of fuelling.

Refuelling with Refueller Vehicle

• Check the available quantity in assigned refueller and drive the assigned refueller following airport safety and security rules.
• Position the refueller safely and properly and connect the fuelling equipment as per Aviation Operating Manual.
• Verify the fuel requirement with aircraft technician/pilot and start the fuelling with his instruction.
• Complete the delivery ticket process through car PC or prepare Manual ticket.
• Disconnect the fuelling equipment as per Aviation Operation Manual and verify all hoses are on place.
• Load the Refueller Vehicle when required as per the instruction from Supervisor.

Perform Defueling

• Position the Refueler safely and properly and verify the flight details with noted details.
• Take sample from aircraft tank and perform Quality Control Check as per Aviation Operations Manual.
• Connect the fuelling equipment as per Aviation Operating Manual.
• Verify the defuel requirement with aircraft technician/pilot and start the defueling with his instruction.
• Stop the defueling based on Refueler capacity and technician advice then complete the delivery ticket process.
• Disconnect the defueling equipment as per Aviation Operation Manual and verify all hoses are on place.
• Inform the shift supervisor about the defueling completion and wait for further instruction.

HSE

• Follows the operations emergency plans and evacuation procedures and can use the safety equipment and fire extinguishers.
• Participates in all the operations’ HSE campaigns, training courses, awareness sessions and initiatives deployment to ensure meeting the objectives per each.
• Ensures full compliance to PPE and other safety regulations when assuming all the operations.
• Reports all incidents and near misses immediately to the supervisor.
• Follows company emergency…