Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (Mechanical) to join the AH-64 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

• Conduct aircraft and component maintenance within scope of authorisations
• Ensuring do not proceed past inspection check points until inspected by supervisor.
• Ensuring all activities including any ancillary tasks are completed for assigned tasks as required.
• Accurate completion of technical documentation / reports.
• Prioritising personal and subordinate work tasks and goals.
• Signifies that work is completed to the specified requirements by stamping the appropriate documentation to this effect as authorised by the Responsible Manager and recorded in their Competency Log Book.
• Assist the Team Leader in carrying out Workplace assessments in support of Team requirements.
• Contributes to improvements in the performance of the team (and the organisation generally) by proposing solutions to problems and more effective methods of work.
• Be an integral part of the Apache capability.

Who We're Looking For

• Certificate IV in Aero skills (Mechanical) or equivalent trade qualification.
• Apache familiarisation course (CoA Provided).
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, prioritise and work to tight timeframes with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated success in the development of effective working relationships within a complex organisational structure to meet team, business unit and organisational goals.
• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance / modification operating procedures and documentation.
• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in using Technical Manuals / Publications in the repair of Aeronautical product and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical directives.
• Working at Heights qualification.

Security Requirement

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location

Townsville, 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 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

Use the Apply button 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.