Apache Helicopter 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

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.