A320
Maintenance Airframe; Maintenance Powerplant
Situational Awareness; Communication Breakdown; Training / Qualification
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Company Policy; Chart Or Publication; Aircraft; Human Factors; Procedure
This morning I; a Maintence Manager; was waiting to board a company flight in the gate area when I observed an Aircraft Contract Fueler removing the bonding cable between the aircraft and the fueling hydrant cart BEFORE disconnecting the fueling hose from the aircraft. This is a safety related incident with a fairly high risk factor. It is also opposite to the required procedure of removing the bonding cable AFTER the fuel hose has been disconnected to avoid static electricity sparking at the fuel connection when the hose is removed.  Reference company Air Carrier Fueling Manual and FUEL form.
A Maintenace Manager observed Contract Fuelers not in compliance with company procedures during the fueling operations of a company A320.