Aircraft Life Support Equipment Maintenance Technician

Boeing Co.; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking Aircraft Life Support Technicians to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville. You will repair and modify the AH-64 Apache ALSE suite and support life support processes for the aircraft.

The role supports the AH-64E Apache program delivering high-readiness capability for the Australian Defence Force. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team across maintenance, systems engineering, supply and test activities with national impact.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Cert IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (or equivalent).
• Apache Aircraft Familiarisation (CoA Provided).
• Minimum of five years military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Soundproofing, soft furnishings and aircraft flooring maintenance/manufacture (desirable).
• Explosive ordnance experience (desirable).
• Experience with ADF products and processes on larger aircraft or rotary wing platforms (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
• Competent in all aircraft life support maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
• Work effectively within a dynamic team and adapt to changing requirements.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Apache familiarisation

Citizenship (Australian)

ADF products experience

Team collaboration

Education

Cert IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment

Job description

Job Description

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• Location: Townsville
• Category: Trade / Operations
• Position Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: BOE/1923793TVL
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The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking Aircraft Life Support Technicians to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team. In this role you will be tasked with repair and modification of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter ALSE suite.

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 including.
• 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

• Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
• Be competent in all aircraft life support processes inclusive of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation
• Be able to work within a dynamic team and be able to respond effectively to changing requirements

Who we're looking for

• Must hold a Cert IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (or equivalent).
• Apache Aircraft Familiarisation (CoA Provided).
• A minimum of five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Maintain and manufacture soundproofing, soft furnishings and aircraft flooring (highly desirable).
• Explosive ordnance (highly desirable).
• Experience with ADF products and processes on larger aircraft or rotary wing platforms (desirable).

Security requirement

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

These roles are expected to commence in July 2026 and September 2026

Location

• The role is based in Townsville, with the Army's 16 Aviation Support Battalion (16 ASB).

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are 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, color, 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.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.