Aviation Operations Supervisor

Boeing Riv Site; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Aviation Operations Supervisor to lead the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team from Hamel Lines, Townsville, QLD. You will oversee end-to-end daily flying operations, mission planning, data integrity, and security protocols in a high-tempo military environment.

You'll manage a team of specialists, ensure C3 I compliance, and drive training and readiness to support national defence and joint operations with a focus on safety and operational

Qualifications

• Defence GCMS or Aviation Operations Specialist (AOS) training.
• Minimum 5 years Aviation experience in operational support of aircraft.
• Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily Apache flying operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Manage Command, Control, and Communications (C3) protocols for the fleet.
• Supervise mission planning system capabilities and secure data handling.
• Oversee input of flying hour allocations and flying plans into the Patriot Excalibur (PEX) database.
• Perform and supervise Watch Keeper duties per roster.
• Lead for Communications Security (COMSEC) account management and security compliance.
• Direct and mentor Aviation Operations/Groundcrew Mission Support Specialists.

Skills

Aviation operations

Leadership

C3I oversight

Education

Aviation Operations Specialist training

Tools

PEX database

Job description

The Overview Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Aviation Operations Supervisor to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team. As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of daily flying operations, ensuring mission integrity through rigorous command, control, and communications oversight. You will lead a team of specialists to ensure that mission planning, data integrity, and communications security are maintained to the highest military and operational standards in a high-tempo environment.

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

• Operational Leadership: Oversee and manage the conduct and execution of daily Apache flying operations, ensuring all missions are conducted safely and efficiently.
• Command & Control: Manage Command, Control, and Communications (C3) protocols for the entire fleet to maintain seamless operational awareness.
• Mission Systems Management: Supervise mission planning system capabilities, including the secure handling of data uploads, downloads, and storage.
• Data Integrity: Oversee the accurate input of flying hour allocations and complex flying plans into the Patriot Excalibur (PEX) database.
• Watch Keeping: Perform and supervise Watch Keeper duties for flying operations as required by the roster.
• Compliance & Security: Act as the primary lead for Communications Security (COMSEC) account management, ensuring strict adherence to security protocols.
• Team Supervision: Direct and mentor Aviation Operations/Groundcrew Mission Support Specialists to ensure mission readiness and technical proficiency.

Who we're looking for

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

Location

• Based onsite at Hamel Lines in Townsville, QLD.
• Hybrid work options available

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.