The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Maintenance Controller to join the AH-64 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
* Under the ARTOPS they control the daily maintenance effort through the allocation of tasks to individual FRTs. This also includes amending the maintenance plan due to unscheduled maintenance.
* MO Planning Timeframe. From current day to one week.
* MO Duties:
o Responsible for allocation and briefing of tasks to Part 145 FRT IAW endorsed maintenance plan.
o Manage allocation of aircraft to Flight Line FRT.
o Allocation of priorities for unscheduled maintenance IAW OOTD (Order of the Day - Flying Schedule) and flog rate
o Responsible for daily liaison, including maintenance advice, with the Battle Captain .
o Arrange aircraft priority for UMTP through BC.
o Review the aircraft serviceability and prioritisation of tasks to meet the REGT Flog Rate.
o Coordinate the transfer of aircraft between Part 145 and Flight Line FRTs.
o Brief the daily aircraft availability to the flying brief.
Who we're looking for
* Experience with CAMM2 (desirable)
* Experience with fleet planning tools (desirable)
* Previous aircraft trades experience.
Security requirement
* Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
Location
* Townsville, QLD.
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.
How to Apply:
* Click on the link and include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
* Include a current CV that includes your work history and qualifications.
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.