Location:	Townsville
Category:	Trade / Operations
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1913614
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Tool & Support Equipment Technician to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team commencing in July 2026.

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

• Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
• Troubleshoots, analyses, inspects, disassembles, rebuilds, modifies and tests machinery and equipment as necessary using knowledge in areas such as mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Uses and interprets advanced blueprints and schematics to maintain and repair equipment.
• Responds to requests for equipment repair.
• Maintains and manages component and replacement part inventories.
• Promoting a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with OHS policies and procedures.
• Manage GSE and S&TE IAW Ground Support Equipment Special Instructions (SI) policies and procedures.
• Coordinating the scheduled and unscheduled servicing of Class I & II GSE and S&TE.
• Ensure correct dispatch and return of S&TE to the appropriate repair venue.
• Liaise with the 1 Avn Regt Q Store for the replacement or purchase of unserviceable or new tooling.
• Conduct periodic checks/audits of all tool boards in support of Apache maintenance operations.
• Conduct and manage Electrical Integrity Testing (EIT) of electrical equipment as directed and/or required.
• Review the Work Force Database to ensure GSE, S&TE and EIT registers are current and up to date with respect to serviceability of equipment. 
• Monitor Work Health and Safety (WHS) within the Apache GSE and S&TE tool store and associated instructions.
• Contributes to improvements in the performance of the team (and the organisation generally) by proposing solutions to problems and more effective methods of work.
• Assist in the ongoing Internal Quality Auditing processes.

Who we're looking for

• Excellent mechanical and hydraulic skills including preventative maintenance, repairs and fault finding (CERT III or above).
• Use appropriate tools, safety equipment and materials to enable the timely completion of tasks.
• Strong organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Experienced or knowledge of updating and generating electronic schedules
• Sound knowledge of Australian Defence Force and commercial aviation GSE/S&TE.
• Carry out 240 Volt Integrity Testing and Tagging as required.

Security requirement

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

Location

• Townsville, QLD. 
• This role will commence July 2026.

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.