Location:	Townsville
Category:	Trade / Operations
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1919694
Attachments:	No File Attached
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The Opportunity

Take the lead in sustaining Australia's frontline combat helicopter capability. Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Operations Manager to join the AH-64E Apache sustainment and support team in Townsville. This is your chance to deliver mission-critical maintenance leadership on a world-class attack helicopter program that directly supports the Australian Defence Force.

Why this role excites

• Make an immediate operational impact by supporting an enduring sovereign combat capability that protects Australia's interests.
• Lead complex aircraft maintenance on the AH-64E Apache — precision strike, armed reconnaissance and close air support platforms.
• Work hands-on with a multi-disciplinary team across maintenance, systems engineering, supply and test activities.
• Drive professional growth through targeted training, career pathways and high-readiness operational experience.

What you'll do

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of BDA employees and subcontractors delivering technical and logistics services to 1 Aviation Regiment (RAAF Base Townsville) and Army Aviation Training Centre.
• Manage relationships with Defence stakeholders and external agencies to ensure mission alignment.
• Oversee training, competency and regulatory compliance for the maintenance workforce in a Part 145 CoA environment.
• Plan and control maintenance, from operational sorties to light-phase servicing and upgrades.
• Maintain governance, manage risk assessments for new equipment, and ensure all personnel are authorized and qualified for aircraft maintenance tasks.

About you

• Minimum 10 years' military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Avionics Engineering and/or Certificate IV in Aero Skills (Mechanical/Avionics) or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of DASR regulations, CoA exposition requirements and maintenance best practice.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Safety and Lead Auditor, or Aviation Safety Officer qualifications — desirable.
• Apache Type Maintenance Manager Course — CoA provided.

Security requirement

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

Location

• Townsville, QLD.

Why Boeing

• Be part of a values-driven team: Integrity, Safety, Quality, Customer Focus, Teamwork and Inclusion.
• Contribute to a high-readiness capability in partnership with the Australian Army and industry.
• Access career development and build deep rotary-wing expertise.

How to apply

• Click the application link, include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience, and attach a current CV with work history and qualifications.

Join us and play a pivotal role in sustaining a world-class combat aviation capability — deliver operational readiness, advance sovereign capability, and shape the future of Boeing in Australia. Apply today.