Self-Service

It hasn’t been that long ago that self-serve aircraft fueling didn’t exist. Many currently involved in the industry got their start as relatively unskilled labor running fixed pumps, driving tanker trucks and climbing ladders to pump aviation fuel. Simple economics dictated the end of full-service fuel dispensing at many airports, replaced with self-serve facilities. The good news with self-fueling is it’s usually cheaper than full-service. But it doesn’t come without a price.

Key Takeaways:

• Aviation fuels are inherently dangerous due to their high energy density, low flash point, and heavier-than-air explosive vapors, requiring extreme caution during handling.
• Preventing static discharge is paramount; always ground the aircraft to the pump and maintain contact between the nozzle and aircraft throughout fueling.
• Safe fueling requires meticulous adherence to procedures, including pre-fueling checks (emergency equipment, wind direction), careful operation (slow filling, avoiding spills and vapor inhalation), and post-fueling tasks (properly securing fuel caps and inspecting for contaminants).

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