Qualified Flying Instructor (A-Cat)

The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experienced Qualified Flying Instructor (Category A) to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville, North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a foundational team bringing this latest Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability online.

As a Qualified Flying Instructor at BDA, you set the standard for aviation excellence. We invite experienced professionals to deliver world-class instruction across all aspects of flight training — airborne, synthetic, and ground — upholding the benchmark of quality and safety.

Why This Is Exciting

• Contribute to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that directly supports national defence and joint operations
• 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

• Instructional Delivery: Execute high-quality AH-64E airborne, synthetic, and ground-based instruction to support pilot development
• Flight Operations: Oversee and conduct AH-64E general flying operations in accordance with established protocols
• Compliance & Currency: Proactively maintain all flying currency and professional qualifications as mandated by Army Aviation Orders, Instructions and Publications
• Safety Leadership: Champion a robust safety culture, promoting a secure and effective work environment for all team members
• Operational Support: Manage associated instructional and administrative tasks to ensure seamless training workflows
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the evolution of training methodologies and team performance

Who We're Looking For — Essential

• Must hold or have held a AUS / UK / US military AH-64E qualification
• Hold, or in the previous 3 years have held a rotary wing Instructor rating equivalent to ADF Category A QFI along with: at least 2,000 hours total turbine rotary wing flying experience, with at least 1,500 hours 'Pilot in Command'; at least 250 hours total AH-64E flying experience, with at least 100 hours 'Pilot In Command'; and at least 700 hours of instructional experience of which at least 500 hours is aircraft instructional
• Military command Night Vision Device (NVD) qualification or civilian equivalent
• Be fluent in spoken and written English
• Ability to pass an ADF aviation medical, ideally without limitation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance (Non-Vetted Level 1)

Desirable

• Military Instrument Rating Assessor or civilian equivalent
• Hold all qualifications as required by AAvnTC SOPs
• Have previous instructional experience on synthetic devices
• Have previous military flying instruction experience

Highly Desirable

• Hold or have held a AUS / UK / US AH-64E V6 qualification
• Hold or have held a military standards or instructor assessor role, or civilian equivalent

Security Requirement

Australian applicants: ability to obtain/maintain a Defence security clearance. Non-Australian applicants: a willingness to undertake Australian Citizenship and obtain/maintain Australian Defence security clearance.

What's In It for You?

• Relocation Support: may be available to support your move to the beautiful coastal city of Townsville, QLD
• Lifestyle Upgrade: trade up for the tropical, outdoor-oriented lifestyle of North Queensland
• Professional Prestige: work at the forefront of Australian Defence capability with a world-class organisation that values Safety & Quality, Trust, People Focus, Ownership and Innovation