Aircraft life support equipment maintenance technician

Job Description

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The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking Aircraft Life Support Technicians to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team. In this role you will be tasked with repair and modification of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter ALSE suite.

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 including.
• 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

• Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
• 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.

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 five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Maintain and manufacture soundproofing, soft furnishings and aircraft flooring (highly desirable).
• Explosive ordnance (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.

These roles are expected to commence in July 2026 and September 2026.

Location

• The role is based in Townsville, with the Army's 16 Aviation Support Battalion (16 ASB).

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.