Aircraft Structural Fitter

Boeing Defence Australia; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking Aircraft Structural Fitters to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville. You will engage in hands-on structural repairs, apply modifications, and ensure work with high safety and quality standards.

This permanent role requires iMMA, Cert IV in Aircraft Structures, Apache familiarisation, and five years of aircraft maintenance experience within military or commercial contexts. Join a mission-focused team with strong career development.

Qualifications

• iMMA is required for the role and demonstrates authority for maintenance.
• Cert IV in Aircraft Structures with two years’ experience as a structural AME.
• Apache Familiarisation (CoA Provided) required.
• Composite Specialist Course (216309) or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Sound knowledge of QA procedures, aviation documentation and safety rules.
• Ability to work within a team and coordinate tasks.
• Working at Heights qualification and OH&S awareness.

Responsibilities

• Be integral to the Apache capability and sustainment.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment per OHS policies.
• Conduct structural repairs for routine and phase servicing.
• Implement SPO modifications and STI deviations as directed.
• Ensure maintenance staff are qualified and certified per 1 Avn Regt records.
• Follow approved processes and procedures for maintenance activities.
• Provide instruction to develop technicians.
• Suggest improvements to team performance and workflows.

Skills

iMMA

Cert IV Aircraft Structures

Apache Familiarisation

Composite Course 216309

Aircraft maintenance experience

QA procedures

Teamwork

OHS procedures

Maintenance documentation

Working at Heights

Education

iMMA

Cert IV Aircraft Structures

Apache Aircraft Familiarisation

Composite Specialist Course (216309)

Job description

Job Description

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• Location: Townsville
• Category: Business Support
• Position Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: BOE/1935990
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The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Aircraft Structural Fitters 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

• Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
• Promoting a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with OHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct of aircraft structural repairs in support of routine and phase servicing requirements.
• Incorporate as directed System Program Office (SPO) mandated/approved Modifications, Special Technical Instructions (STI's) and Deviations.
• Ensure all personnel assigned to maintenance tasks are qualified and certified IAW 1 Avn Regt trade authorisation record.
• Ensuring that all maintenance activities are incorporated IAW approved processes and procedures.
• Provide direction and instructions to assist in the development of technicians.
• Contributes to improvements in the performance of the team (and the organisation generally) by proposing solutions to problems and more effective methods of work.

Who we're looking for

• Holder of an iMMA (interim Military Maintenance Authority).
• Cert IV (or equivalent) qualified in Aircraft Structures with a minimum of two years current experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's - Structural.
• Apache Aircraft Familiarisation (CoA Provided).
• Composite Specialist Course (216309) or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience
• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance / modification operating procedures and documentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
• Ability to successfully interact with co-workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goals.
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Occupational Heath and Safety procedures.
• Sound knowledge of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
• Working at Heights qualification.

Security requirement

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

Location

• This role is based in Towsville.

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.