Oakey, Queensland
Job ID BOE-1922592O Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date May 22, 2026
Job Description
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
Oakey
Category
Business Support
Position Type
Permanent
Job Reference
BOE/1922592O
Join Boeing Defence Australia — Ground Crewman Aircraft Support (GCAS) Instructor (Oakey)
Are you passionate about helicopters, training excellence, and shaping the next generation of ADF Ground Crewman Aircraft Support personnel? Boeing Defence Australia is seeking motivated, aviation-focused GCAS Instructors to join our embedded training team at the Army Aviation Training Centre, Swartz Barracks, Oakey. Work alongside Commonwealth partners delivering world‐class instruction on the newly delivered Apache helicopter fleet — one of the world's most capable aviation platforms.
Why this role is exciting
* Directly support integration and sustainment of the Apache within Army Aviation operations
* Deliver hands‐on training and assessments in barracks, field environments and live hot/refuel operations
* Influence courseware, doctrine and procedures that set industry standards
* Be embedded with ADF personnel on a high‐profile, mission‐critical programme
What you'll do
* Deliver and assess LMP training, including Initial Employment Training (IET)
* Act as a Qualified Assessor and Trade Testing Officer
* Conduct GCAS training in barracks and field environments, including hot/refuel and ground support procedures
* Review, update and author courseware, handouts and LMP materials
* Support ePEX section review and authorization
* Work to Defence publications, Operational/Technical Airworthiness and Army Aviation Risk Management standards
* Comply with WHS, Defence Safety Manual and environmental management policies
Essential qualifications & experience
* Aviation Explosive Operations Supervisor (or equivalent)
* Certificate IV TAE40116 (Training & Assessment) or higher
* Bulk fuel qualification (L121) or equivalent
* Previous GCAS operational experience
* AVN FARP Operator 120339 (P104089)
* Must be an Australian citizen (Defence security requirement)
Desirable skills & certifications
* L121 driver (40M HX77) / Heavy Rigid licence
* CHEM ALERT 1-6 training
* Defence Aviation Non-Technical Skills / Military Risk Management
* Hazardous Chemicals Awareness
* JFIMS (Joint Fuels Inventory Management System) experience
* Hot Refuel Supervisor (after 12 months in trade)
* Airside Level 1 & 2
* AVN ARMY tow motor licence code
* Emergency management fundamentals
What we offer
* Permanent role with Boeing Defence Australia on a high‐profile Defence programme
* A safety‐first, people‐focused workplace valuing trust, ownership and innovation
* Opportunities to innovate, lead and shape aviation training outcomes
* Professional development, collaboration and a commitment to inclusion
Boeing values we live by
* 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
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.
Your Benefits
* Competitive base pay and incentive programs
* Industry‐leading tuition assistance programme pays your institution directly
* Resources and opportunities to grow your career
* Up to $10,000 match when you support your favourite nonprofit organisations
Take your career to new heights with Boeing Defence Australia — where training excellence meets world‐class aviation capability.
No matter where you are in life, our perks help prepare you for the present and the future.
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