The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking Aircraft Structural Fitters to join the AH-64E Apache sustainment and support team.

Program overview

The AH-64E Apache program provides advanced attack helicopter capability to the Australian Defence Force, enabling precision strike, armed reconnaissance and close air support. This program sustains a critical combat capability, supports interoperability with coalition partners, and underpins Australia's land and joint operations.

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

• Manage the delivery of Aircraft Life Support Equipment services around the operational requirements of Apache.
• Be competent in all aircraft life support processes inclusive of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
• Be able to work within a dynamic team and be able to respond effectively to changing requirements.
• Perform installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of life support equipment including ejection seats, survival kits, parachute systems, oxygen systems, life rafts and related fittings.
• Conduct scheduled servicing, functional checks and rigging in accordance with technical manuals, MELs and approved procedures.
• Carry out detailed record-keeping and logbook entries for life support equipment, ensuring full traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Support fleet operations during turnarounds, exercises and deployments; may include on-call or rostered weekend work.
• Liaise with airworthiness engineers, logisticians and aircrew to resolve defects and improve equipment reliability.

Who we're looking for

• Must hold a Cert IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (or equivalent).
• Apache Aircraft Familiarisation (CoA Provided).
• A minimum of ten years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Proven experience working with aircraft life support equipment
• Experience in maintaining and manufacturing soundproofing, soft furnishings and aircraft flooring (highly desirable).
• Explosive ordnance supervisor (highly desirable).
• Experience with ADF products and processes on larger aircraft or rotary wing platforms (desirable).

Security requirement

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location

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.

• Manage the delivery of Aircraft Life Support Equipment services around the operational requirements of Apache.
• Be competent in all aircraft life support processes inclusive of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
• Be able to work within a dynamic team and be able to respond effectively to changing requirements.
• Perform installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of life support equipment including ejection seats, survival kits, parachute systems, oxygen systems, life rafts and related fittings.
• Conduct scheduled servicing, functional checks and rigging in accordance with technical manuals, MELs and approved procedures.
• Carry out detailed record-keeping and logbook entries for life support equipment, ensuring full traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Support fleet operations during turnarounds, exercises and deployments; may include on-call or rostered weekend work.
• Liaise with airworthiness engineers, logisticians and aircrew to resolve defects and improve equipment reliability.

• Proven experience working with aircraft life support equipment
• Experience in maintaining and manufacturing soundproofing, soft furnishings and aircraft flooring (highly desirable).
• Explosive ordnance supervisor (highly desirable).
• Experience with ADF products and processes on larger aircraft or rotary wing platforms (desirable).

• Must hold a Cert IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (or equivalent).
• Apache Aircraft Familiarisation (CoA Provided).