Helicopter Refueller / Truck Driver – Essendon Airport (Casual Seasonal)
Core
Refuel helicopters and operate fuel trucks to support aircraft ground operations and ensure mission readiness for aerial firefighting and emergency response.
Role type
Helicopter refueller / fuel truck driver
Builds
Fuel supply and ground support for helicopter fleet
Domain
Aviation / Aerial firefighting
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy Rigid (HR) driving, Dangerous Goods (DG) handling, fuel truck operation, equipment loading and transport, routine equipment inspection, fuel storage maintenance, operational documentation
Preferred skills
Night shift flexibility, outdoor work adaptability, safety compliance
Technologies
Fuel trucks, refuelling equipment, aviation ground support vehicles
Responsibilities
Refuel helicopters, operate fuel trucks per Dangerous Goods requirements, assist with loading and transporting equipment, conduct routine inspections of refuelling equipment, maintain fuel storage facilities, complete operational documentation and fuel records, provide ground support to aircraft and vehicles
Seniority
Casual seasonal, hands-on operational role