AH-64E Flying Instructor — Elite Flight Training Lead

The Boeing Company

Townsville City

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) seeks an experienced Qualified Flying Instructor (Category A) to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville, North Queensland. You will deliver world-class instruction across airborne, synthetic, and ground training, maintaining currency and safety standards.

The role requires extensive AH-64E flight hours, PIC time, and instructional experience, with security clearance and English fluency.

Qualifications

Must hold or have held AUS/UK/US 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 the following minimum experience.
2,000 hours total turbine rotary wing flying, with 1,500 hours PIC.
250 hours total AH-64E flying, with 100 hours PIC.
700 hours of instructional experience, of which 500 hours are aircraft instructional.

Responsibilities

Execute high-quality AH-64E airborne, synthetic, and ground-based instruction.
Oversee and conduct AH-64E flying operations per established protocols.
Maintain flying currency and required qualifications as per Army Aviation Orders/Instructions.
Champion a robust safety culture and a secure work environment.
Manage instructional and administrative tasks to ensure training workflows.
Contribute to evolution of training methodologies and team performance.