Overview
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Flight Scheduler
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Location: Townsville | Category: Business Support | Position Type: Permanent | Job Reference: BOE/ TVL
The Opportunity
The AH-64E Apache is the world's most advanced and proven attack helicopter. It integrates innovative technologies to aid the crew in decision making, offering a new level of battlefield dominance through enhanced performance, increased situational awareness, superior survivability, and improved target detection, acquisition and engagement.
We are seeking an experienced
Flight Scheduler
to support the AH-64E Apache helicopter program. The Australian Apache's will join the growing global fleet of more than 1280 aircraft operating in 18 countries, including coalition and regional partners. This role fulfils vital Scheduling and Programming the support tasks for aircrew training, related flight and simulator planning and administrative course reporting activities. This role is based in Townsville working alongside BDA and Australian Army members.
We are seeking self-motivated professionals with scheduling, planning and coordination experience with a desire for a challenging and rewarding career with BDA.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the support of planning, scheduling and coordination of tasks regarding Flight and Simulator Device training activities. This includes coordinating all training continuum course delivery schedules and pilot pathway events, asset booking, simulator devices and live flight scheduling, forecasting ahead of the training program.
Support coordination and re-scheduling efforts for all training event changes, including schedule risk assessment and alternative plan analysis, and providing reporting documentation to justify and support those changes. Elevate identifiable issues related to delays, changes or impacts on scheduling within the flight training continuum.
Provide administrative support to Course Managers for training initiation and completion, in accordance with AAvnTC Standard Operating Procedures and higher-level policy, including PMKeyS usage.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
Essential
Proven scheduling or coordination experience in transport/logistics, rostering, or operations (flight scheduling desirable)
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication; able to liaise with multiple stakeholders
Ability to prioritise, think quickly and make pragmatic decisions under pressure
Proven ability to analyse schedule conflicts and implement pragmatic mitigation plans
Comfortable using scheduling/roster systems and MS Office suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
A collaborative mindset and customer-service focus
Desirable
Exposure to aviation operations or crew rostering
Experience with specialised scheduling software or ERP systems (e.g., Patriot Excalibur/PEX)
Qualifications or clearances relevant to defence/aviation
Understanding of Defence training reporting requirements
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Why join us
Structured training and mentoring from experienced schedulers
Meaningful work supporting safe, timely completion of training continuums
Collaborative team environment and opportunities for career growth
What's on offer?
Boeing's success depends on developing and retaining top talent by creating an inclusive work environment where every teammate can perform at their best. Our teammates are guided by a set of values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfill the company's mission to protect, connect and explore our world and beyond:
Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step, and take responsibility for our important mission
Trust: Build lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to customer priorities
People Focus: A supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together
Ownership: Accountability and pride in your work as we strive for excellence
Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with curiosity and creativity
If you are ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you
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 race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and we are proud members of the Valuable 500. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and encourage accommodations during recruitment.
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