Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct pre-operational checks on fueller/dispenser vehicle and equipment
- Pre-operational checks of fueller/dispenser vehicle and auxiliary equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers requirements
- Problems and/or defects identified during pre-operational checks are reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers requirements
- Outcomes of pre-operational checks are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and manufacturers requirements
- Vehicle is positioned at the loading bay and all precautionary and reporting requirements are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
- Vehicle is grounded and the loading bay bonding lead is connected to the fueller in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Fueller is dipped and ullage determined
- Loading operations and quality control checks are completed in accordance with operational instructions, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Position fueller/dispenser vehicle
- Fueller/dispenser vehicle is started and driven to aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions
- The aircraft is approached only after checks are made to confirm that aircraft engines have stopped and aircraft wheel chocks are in place
- Vehicle is positioned and parked either underwing or standoff depending on aircraft type in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions
- Appropriate precautions are taken to avoid risk of collision with aircraft control surfaces and engines
- Parking position of fueller/dispenser vehicle provides easiest route for evacuation in the event of an emergency
- Carry out refuelling operations
- Vehicle is grounded and the bonding lead is connected to the aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- In the case of pressure fuellers, auxiliary equipment is positioned and hose is connected in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions
- Care is taken that dust caps are not placed inside wing panels
- In the case of hydrant dispensers, delivery hoses and couplings are connected to the aircraft and intake hose is connected to the inlet coupler. This is done in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions
- Aircraft is fuelled in accordance with the workplace fuelling checklist and procedures, airline instructions, regulatory requirements and local instructions
- Complete post-refuelling operations
- Fuelling completion operations are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions
- Fuel sample is taken from the filter sump/inlet and visual check is made prior to aircraft departure in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions
- Hoses, couplings and auxiliary equipment are disconnected and stowed in accordance with workplace procedures
- In the case of hydrant dispensers, lanyard is disconnected and pit valve dust cover and hydrant pit lid are replaced. This is done in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions
- Reel hoses are rewound
- Complete documentation
- In case of hard copy documentation, all required paperwork is completed and the airline representative's signature is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
- In case of computerised systems, touch PC functions are completed, the airline representative's signature is obtained and fuel delivery docket is printed in accordance with workplace procedures and local instructions
- Fueller/dispenser vehicle is driven either to the depot or to the next aircraft in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and local instructions