Apache Aviation Ops Specialist (AH-64) – Townsville

Boeing Defence Australia; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Paid leave

Discounts on health/travel/retail

Career development

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking Aviation Operations Specialists to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team in Townsville, Australia. You will execute daily flying operations, maintain mission planning systems and ensure secure data and communications in a high tempo environment.

The role requires Defence GCMS or AOS training, 5+ years aviation experience in operational support, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Defence GCMS or Aviation Operations Specialist (AOS) training.
• Minimum 5 years Aviation experience in operational support of aircraft.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high tempo environment.
• Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute Apache daily flying operations within the Regiment's Operations Centre.
• Execute Command, Control, and Communications (C3) protocols for the fleet to ensure continuous operational connectivity.
• Manage mission planning system capabilities, including the technical processing of data uploads, downloads, and storage.
• Perform Watch keeper duties for flying operations as per the roster.
• Assist in the management of Communications Security (COMSEC) accounts and protocols.
• Input flying hour allocations and flying plans accurately into the Patriot Excalibur (PEX) database.
• Assist in the seamless running and conduct of daily flying operations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Aviation Operations Specialist (AOS) training

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking Aviation Operations Specialists to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team in Townsville, Australia. You will execute daily flying operations, maintain mission planning systems and ensure secure data and communications in a high tempo environment.

The role requires Defence GCMS or AOS training, 5+ years aviation experience in operational support, and the ability to manage competing priorities.