Job Description
Role Overview
The Helicopter Handler & Refueller supports day‑to‑day operations of a Sikorsky S‑76 fleet by managing ground movements, fuelling procedures, passenger handling, and ramp safety.
This Temporary role is essential to ensuring the aircraft is prepared, protected, and serviced to the highest standard.
This opportunity would suit someone with a genuine interest in aviation or rotary aircraft who is keen to gain hands-on experience over the summer period.
Key Responsibilities
- Refuelling: refuel Jet A‑1; complete quality checks, bonding/earthing and paperwork
- Safety: follow airside procedures, PPE and hazard reporting.
- Pre‑flight: support crew, escort passengers, load baggage, maintain cleanliness as required
- Post‑flight: assist shutdown, secure aircraft, refuel/service as required
- Ramp: keep area organised and free of foreign object debris and obstructions
- Records: complete fuel logs, movement records and checklists
- Emergencies: support fire/first‑aid and emergency procedures
- Equipment: operate tugs, ground power units, refuelling kit and radios safely
Role Requirements:
- Shift‑based work including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on‑call periods
- Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Physical tasks including lifting, towing, and equipment handling
- Close coordination with pilots, engineers, and operations staff
Person Specification
Experience
Essential:
Knowledge of aviation ground operations, preferably rotary-wing aircraft
Desirable:
Knowledge of Sikorsky S‑76 handling
Experience conducting or supporting refuelling operations (Jet A‑1) and completing associated documentation
Certification in aviation fuel handling (or willingness to obtain).
Fire safety training
First Aid training
Familiarity with ramp operations
Knowledge:
Essential:
Ability to follow technical procedures and complete records accurately (fuel logs, movement records, checklists)
Desirable:
Knowledge of Sikorsky S‑76
Previous experience operating tugs, Ground Power Units, and refuelling equipment in a controlled airside environment
Strong understanding of airside safety, ramp procedures, and hazard awareness
Knowledge of safe aviation refuelling practices including bonding/earthing, fuel quality checks, and contamination prevention
Working knowledge of emergency procedures including fire and first aid relevant to heliport operations
Skills:
Essential:
Clear communication skills and ability to follow technical procedures and instructions
Comfortable with manual handling tasks
Ability to operate ground support equipment safely (tugs, ground power, refuelling equipment, radios
Safety‑driven mindset with strong situational awareness
Calm under pressure and able to respond quickly to operational changes
Professional, reliable, and attentive to detail
Team‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem‑solving
Desirable:
Fire and first aid training
Valid driving licence