Avionics Supervisor

About Boeing Defence Australia

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is offering a premier opportunity to relocate to the stunning landscapes of North Queensland, Australia to join our AH-64E Apache sustainment team.

The Opportunity

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Apache Avionics Supervisor looking for your next great adventure? This is more than just a job relocation; it's a chance to apply your specialist expertise to the Australian Apache variant, playing a pivotal role in a critical sovereign combat capability.

Why This is Exciting

• A Mission with Purpose: Contribute directly to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that supports national defence, joint operations, and international coalition interoperability.
• Technical Excellence: Work hands-on with complex, world-class aircraft systems in a high-readiness environment.
• Collaborative Impact: Join a multi-disciplinary team of experts delivering everything from hands-on maintenance and systems engineering to supply and test activities—where your work has a direct operational impact.
• Career Growth: Gain deep rotary-wing expertise and access to targeted training and professional development pathways within a global aerospace leader.

What You'll Get To Do

As an Avionics Supervisor, you will be a cornerstone of our technical excellence and mission readiness. Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical Leadership: Conduct aircraft and component maintenance within your scope of authorisation while guiding and mentoring team members to ensure technical proficiency and adherence to standards.
• Quality & Compliance: Oversee quality assurance by ensuring work does not proceed past inspection checkpoints without formal clearance, and certify work by stamping documentation as authorised by the Responsible Manager.
• Operational Management: Manage workloads by prioritising both your own tasks and the goals of your subordinates to ensure an efficient, high-tempo workflow.
• Documentation & Precision: Maintain impeccable standards of accuracy in all technical documentation, reports, and your personal Competency Log Book.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the team forward by proposing innovative solutions to technical problems and more effective methods of work.
• Safety Stewardship: Assist the Team Leader in conducting workplace assessments to maintain a gold standard of safety and operational compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Avionics Supervisor experience with full Apache Type Rating and a minimum of five years on Apache.
• A minimum Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or an international equivalent trade qualification. Aircraft Maintenance Licence (or willingness to attain one) a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, prioritise tasks, and work to tight timeframes with minimal supervision.
• Success in building effective working relationships within complex organisational structures to meet team and business goals.
• A sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance/modification operating procedures, and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S).
• Proven experience using Technical Manuals/Publications and the ability to interpret complex technical drawings and directives.
• Fit and able to operate safely around aircraft including working at heights.
• A willingness to undertake Australian Citizenship and obtain/maintain Australian Defence security requirements.

Benefits / What We Offer

• Relocation support available to support your move to the beautiful coastal city of Townsville, QLD.
• Trade up for the tropical, outdoor-oriented lifestyle of North Queensland.
• Work at the forefront of Australian Defence capability with a world-class organisation that values Integrity, Safety, Quality, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Inclusion.

How to Apply

Ready to take your career to new heights? Click the link below to apply. Please include a brief cover letter outlining your specific skills and experience, and a current CV detailing your full 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.

Boeing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.