Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

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

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (Mechanical) to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team in Townsville, Queensland. You will perform hands-on maintenance on complex aircraft systems, work within established authorisations and contribute to a high-readiness capability in collaboration with the Australian Army and industry.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate IV in Aero skills (Mechanical) or an equivalent trade qualification, plus an Apache

Qualifications

• Qualification: Certificate IV in Aero skills (Mechanical) or equivalent.
• Apache familiarisation course (CoA Provided).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical directives.
• Sound knowledge of aviation QA procedures, aircraft maintenance/modification procedures and documentation.
• Working at Heights qualification.
• Australian Citizenship required for defence security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aircraft and component maintenance within scope of authorisations.
• Do not proceed past inspection checkpoints until inspected by supervisor.
• Complete all tasks and any ancillary tasks as required.
• Accurate completion of technical documentation/reports.
• Prioritise personal and subordinate work tasks and goals.
• Stamp documentation to confirm work completed as authorised by the Responsible Manager.
• Assist the Team Leader in Workplace assessments.
• Contribute to improvements by proposing solutions to problems and more effective methods of work.
• Be an integral part of the Apache capability.

Skills

Demonstrated initiative

Prioritise tight timeframes

Read & interpret technical drawings

Aviation QA procedures

OH&S procedures

Use of Technical Manuals/Publications

Education

Certificate IV in Aero skills (Mechanical) or equivalent

Tools

Technical Manuals/Publications

Job description

Job Description

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Location: Townsville

Category: Trade / Operations

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: BOE/1932125TVL

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.

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.