Low turnover among aircraft refuellers
Opportunities for aircraft refuellers are limited because:
- people tend to stay in the role for a long time, meaning few vacancies arise
- although tourism is growing, aircraft are becoming more fuel efficient, so the number of refueller positions remains stable.
According to Stats NZ, 135 aircraft refuellers worked in New Zealand in 2018.
Best opportunities at larger airports
Demand for aircraft refuellers at regional airports has declined, so you are more likely to secure work at the larger airports in Auckland and Wellington.
It is a good idea to approach employers, such as oil companies, directly to register your interest. This is because vacancies only come up from time to time.
Oil companies the main employers of aircraft refuellers
Most aircraft refuellers work at international airports for large oil companies such as:
- Z Energy
- Air BP
- Mobil Oil New Zealand.
Aircraft refuellers at regional airports may work for small private companies.
Aircraft refuellers can also work for the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
