Job Summary

We are seeking a highly safety-conscious and detail-oriented Refueling Operator to join our Aviation Depot team at JKIA. The role is critical in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of into-plane refuelling services, in line with international aviation standards.

This position reports to the Depot Superintendent and plays a key role in maintaining operational excellence, compliance, and safety within a high-risk aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute safe and efficient aircraft refuelling operations in compliance with JIG, KAA, and company aviation procedures.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain refuelling equipment according to approved schedules and standards.
• Conduct quality control checks on hydrant servicers and refuellers to ensure delivery of clean, on-spec fuel.
• Accurately prepare and manage Aircraft Delivery Receipts (ADRs), ensuring proper authorization and documentation.
• Monitor and account for stock and meter readings for assigned equipment.
• Maintain accurate logbooks, ADRs, and shift handover records.
• Report incidents, near-misses, and accidents promptly in line with depot procedures.
• Participate actively in airside and depot safety programs, meetings, and emergency drills.
• Ensure consistent and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying and reporting non-conformances

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering preferred) is an added advantage.
• 1–3 years’ experience in aviation fuelling, depot operations, or a similar high HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) environment.
• Proven experience operating or driving fuel handling or heavy-duty vehicles in controlled environments.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, compliance, and operational standards.
• Experience conducting equipment inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Ability to work under strict regulatory and audit requirements.

Certifications & Requirements

• Valid driving license (Class B, C1, and/or E).
• Airside Driving Permit (ADP) is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• High level of safety awareness and discipline
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliability and accountability
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-risk environment

• Execute safe and efficient aircraft refuelling operations in compliance with JIG, KAA, and company aviation procedures.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain refuelling equipment according to approved schedules and standards.
• Conduct quality control checks on hydrant servicers and refuellers to ensure delivery of clean, on-spec fuel.
• Accurately prepare and manage Aircraft Delivery Receipts (ADRs), ensuring proper authorization and documentation.
• Monitor and account for stock and meter readings for assigned equipment.
• Maintain accurate logbooks, ADRs, and shift handover records.
• Report incidents, near-misses, and accidents promptly in line with depot procedures.
• Participate actively in airside and depot safety programs, meetings, and emergency drills.
• Ensure consistent and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying and reporting non-conformances

• High level of safety awareness and discipline
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliability and accountability
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-risk environment

• Diploma in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering preferred) is an added advantage.
• 1–3 years’ experience in aviation fuelling, depot operations, or a similar high HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) environment.
• Proven experience operating or driving fuel handling or heavy-duty vehicles in controlled environments.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, compliance, and operational standards.
• Experience conducting equipment inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Ability to work under strict regulatory and audit requirements.
• Valid driving license (Class B, C1, and/or E).
• Airside Driving Permit (ADP) is an added advantage.