Avionics Supervisor

Boeing Company; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Lifestyle upgrade in North Queensland

Professional prestige

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia in Townsville, QLD, seeks an Avionics Supervisor to lead maintenance on AH-64E Apache variants. You will mentor technicians, ensure compliance and drive efficiency in a high-readiness environment.

This role requires full Apache Type Rating, 5+ years on Apache, and an Aeroskills Certificate IV; Australian Citizenship and Defence security clearance are required. Relocation support is available to North Queensland.

Qualifications

• Full Apache Type Rating with at least five years on Apache.
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or international equivalent; Aircraft Maintenance Licence advantageous.
• Ability to interpret Technical Manuals/Publications and complex drawings.
• Fit and able to operate safely around aircraft including working at heights and willing to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and maintenance on the Apache within your authorisation scope, mentoring team members.
• Oversee QA and ensure work passes inspection checkpoints with formal clearance.
• Prioritise workloads and manage team tasks for high-tempo operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and your Competency Log Book to high standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by proposing safer, more efficient methods.
• Assist Team Leader with safety assessments and operational compliance.

Skills

Avionics supervisor

Apache experience

Certificate IV Aeroskills

Aircraft Maintenance Licence

QA procedures

OH&S knowledge

Attention to detail

Safety readiness

Security clearance

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Apache Avionics Supervisor looking for your next great adventure? Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is offering a premier opportunity to relocate to the stunning landscapes of North Queensland, Australia to join our AH-64E Apache sustainment team. This is more than just a job relocation; it's a chance to apply your specialist expertise to the Australian Apache variant, playing a pivotal role in a critical sovereign combat capability.

Why This is Exciting

A Mission with Purpose: Contribute directly to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that supports national defence, joint operations, and international coalition interoperability. Technical Excellence: Work hands-on with complex, world-class aircraft systems in a high-readiness environment. Collaborative Impact: Join a multi-disciplinary team of experts delivering everything from hands-on maintenance and systems engineering to supply and test activities—where your work has a direct operational impact. Career Growth: Gain deep rotary-wing expertise and access to targeted training and professional development pathways within a global aerospace leader.

What You'll Get to Do

As an Avionics Supervisor, you will be a cornerstone of our technical excellence and mission readiness. Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical Leadership: Conduct aircraft and component maintenance within your scope of authorisation while guiding and mentoring team members to ensure technical proficiency and adherence to standards.
• Quality & Compliance: Oversee quality assurance by ensuring work does not proceed past inspection checkpoints without formal clearance, and certify work by stamping documentation as authorised by the Responsible Manager.
• Operational Management: Manage workloads by prioritising both your own tasks and the goals of your subordinates to ensure an efficient, high-tempo workflow.
• Documentation & Precision: Maintain impeccable standards of accuracy in all technical documentation, reports, and your personal Competency Log Book.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the team forward by proposing innovative solutions to technical problems and more effective methods of work.
• Safety Stewardship: Assist the Team Leader in conducting workplace assessments to maintain a gold standard of safety and operational compliance.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Specialist Expertise: Avionics Supervisor experience with full Apache Type Rating and a minimum of five years on Apache.
• Qualified Skills: A minimum Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or an international equivalent trade qualification. Aircraft Maintenance Licence (or willingness to attain one) a strong advantage.
• Proven Capability: Demonstrated ability to use initiative, prioritise tasks, and work to tight timeframes with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative Mindset: Success in building effective working relationships within complex organisational structures to meet team and business goals.
• Technical Proficiency: A sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance/modification operating procedures, and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S).
• Attention to Detail: Proven experience using Technical Manuals/Publications and the ability to interpret complex technical drawings and directives.
• Safety Readiness: Fit and able to operate safely around aircraft including working at heights.
• Security Clearance: A willingness to undertake Australian Citizenship and obtain/maintain Australian Defence security requirements.

What's In It for You

• Relocation Support: Available to support your move to the beautiful coastal city of Townsville, QLD.
• Lifestyle Upgrade: Trade up for the tropical, outdoor-oriented lifestyle of North Queensland.
• Professional Prestige: Work at the forefront of Australian Defence capability with a world-class organisation that values Integrity, Safety, Quality, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Inclusion.