Avionics Supervisor at Boeing

Boeing; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Townsville lifestyle

Tuition assistance program pays your机构

Nonprofit matching up to $10,000

Competitive base pay and incentives

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia seeks an Avionics Supervisor to support the AH-64E Apache sustainment effort in North Queensland. You will lead technical activities, oversee maintenance and documentation, and uphold safety and quality in a high-readiness environment.

Relocation to Townsville is supported; you will join a global aerospace leader dedicated to integrity, safety and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and training.

Qualifications

• Specialist Avionics Supervisor with Apache type rating and 5+ years on Apache.
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or international equivalent.
• Aircraft Maintenance Licence or willingness to attain one.
• Ability to work with QA procedures and safety standards.
• Strong initiative, task prioritisation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aircraft and component maintenance within your authorisation scope.
• Mentor team members to ensure proficiency and standards compliance.
• Prioritise workloads to maintain a high-tempo operational flow.
• Maintain precise technical documentation and competency logs.
• Propose innovative solutions to improve methods and safety.

Skills

Avionics supervision

Apache knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

Aircraft Maintenance Licence

Job description

Apply for Avionics Supervisor at Boeing in New Townsville City, QLD, AU. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location: Townsville Category: Trade / Operations Position Type: Permanent Job Reference: BOE/1945398 Attachments: No File Attached Share This:

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.
• Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
• Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

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.