Location:	Townsville
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1896869T
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking Aircraft Structural Fitters to join the
AH-64E Apache sustainment and support team.

Program overview
The AH-64E 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 is exciting

• Contribute to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that directly supports national defence and joint operations.
• Work on complex aircraft systems.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering hands-on maintenance, systems engineering, supply and test activities with direct operational impact.

What you'll get to do

• Manage the delivery of Aircraft Life Support Equipment services around the operational requirements of Apache.
• Be competent in all aircraft life support processes inclusive of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
• Be able to work within a dynamic team and be able to respond effectively to changing requirements.
• Perform installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of life support equipment including ejection seats, survival kits, parachute systems, oxygen systems, life rafts and related fittings.
• Conduct scheduled servicing, functional checks and rigging in accordance with technical manuals, MELs and approved procedures.
• Carry out detailed record-keeping and logbook entries for life support equipment, ensuring full traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Support fleet operations during turnarounds, exercises and deployments; may include on-call or rostered weekend work.
• Liaise with airworthiness engineers, logisticians and aircrew to resolve defects and improve equipment reliability.

Who we're looking for

• Must hold a Cert IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (or equivalent).
• Apache Aircraft Familiarisation (CoA Provided).
• A minimum of ten years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Proven experience working with aircraft life support equipment
• Experience in maintaining and manufacturing soundproofing, soft furnishings and aircraft flooring (highly desirable).
• Explosive ordnance supervisor (highly desirable).
• Experience with ADF products and processes on larger aircraft or rotary wing platforms (desirable).

Security requirement

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

Location

• Townsville, QLD.  Hybrid work options available

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 AH-64E Apache Australia team

• Support a critical, high-readiness combat aviation capability that protects Australia's interests and supports joint operations.
• Gain experience and professional growth 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.