Location:	Oakey
Category:	Business Support
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1886217TW
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is recruiting a Ground Crewman Aircraft Support (GCAS) Instructor to join our embedded training team at the Army Aviation Training Centre, Swartz Barracks, Oakey. If you live and breathe helicopters, love developing and delivering high-quality instruction, and want to shape the next generation of ADF GCAS personnel supporting the new Apache fleet — this is your mission.

Program overview
The AH-64 Apache program provides advanced attack helicopter capability to the Australian Defence Force, enabling precision strike, armed reconnaissance and close air support. This program sustains a critical combat capability, supports interoperability with coalition partners, and underpins Australia's land and joint operations.

Why this role is exciting

• Be at the forefront of a new era in Army aviation — work directly with the newly delivered Apache helicopter fleet.
• Deliver training that supports sustainment, ground support procedures, hot/refuel operations and aircraft support doctrine as Apache is integrated into operations.
• Work embedded with Commonwealth partners on one of Australia's highest-profile defence aviation programs.

What you'll get to do

• Deliver and assess LMP training at the School of Army Aviation, including Initial Employment Training (IET).
• Act as a Qualified Assessor and Trade Testing Officer; conduct GCAS training in barracks and field environments.
• Review, update and author courseware, handouts and LMP material; assist with ePEX sections.
• Work to Defence publications, systems and regulatory standards (Operational & Technical Airworthiness).
• Apply Army Aviation Risk Management and comply with WHS, Defence Safety Manual and environmental policies.
• Be responsive to Army Aviation Training Centre requirements, subject to ITAR/IP constraints.

Who we're looking for

• Aviation Explosive Operations experience.
• Certificate IV TAE40116 (or higher) — Training and Assessment qualification.
• Bulk fuel qualification experience.
• Previous GCAS operational experience.

Security requirement

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location

• Swartz Barracks Oakey, QLD.

Boeing values that guide the work we do:

• Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Why join the AH64 Apache Australia team

• Support a critical, high-readiness combat aviation capability that protects Australia's interests and supports joint operations.
• Gain experience with sophisticated weapons, sensors and mission systems, with access to targeted training and career development pathways.
• Build deep rotary‑wing expertise — and be part of a mission-focused team delivering operational outcomes in partnership with the Australian Army and industry.

How to Apply:

• Click on the link and include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
• Include a current CV that includes your work history and qualifications.

Join us and help sustain a world-class combat aviation capability — deliver operational readiness, advance sovereign capability, and contribute to the next chapter of Boeing in Australia.