Aircraft Handler

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