Location:	Townsville
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1855113T
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The Opportunity -

The AH-64E Apache is the world's most advanced and proven attack helicopter. It integrates innovative technologies to aid the crew in decision making, offering a new level of battlefield dominance through enhanced performance, increased situational awareness, superior survivability, and improved target detection, acquisition and engagement.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Officer, to support the AH-64E Apache Helicopter program.  The Australian Apaches will join the growing global fleet of more than 1280 aircraft operating in 18 countries, including coalition and regional partners.

The role is based at RAAF Base Townsville, collocated with the Army customer, 1 Aviation Regiment, in an integrated Attack Helicopter System Program Office (AHSPO) role.

As the Technical Officer you will:

• Perform the duties of a SPO Technical Officer in the Sustainment Engineering Team, collocated with the maintenance organisation.
• Liaise with Field Service Representatives, Logistic Services Representative and the Logistic Assistance Representative to provide visibility and accurate contemporary status of technical requests, identifying technical requests for localised action.
• Support the development of technical processes (CAME, SI(BDE) LOG) for the Part 145 and Part M consumption of FSR and LAR advice.
• Communicate and work to articulate and resolve design and operational issues and concerns with Engineers.
• Apply trade technical knowledge to research, develop, test and evaluate operations, support programs, modifications, repairs and technical data.
• Assist engineering personnel with fault finding, troubleshooting and solution development.
• Develop in-service correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Develop, maintain and release drawings, systems designs or engineering documentation and data by applying company, industry and governmental standards.
• Hold and exercise AASB Engineering Authority of Logistics Engineer.

This role is expected to commence 2 June 2025.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• [Essential] Certificate IV in Aeroskills, 8 years+ technical experience in maintenance and/or engineering teams at supervisory level.
• (Desirable) prior aircraft technician in defence service or defence industry/airline experience on rotary wing/combat aircraft systems
• Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.