Job Description

Aircraft Life Support Equipment Maintenance Technician

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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.

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Program overview

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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.

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Why this is exciting

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- Contribute to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that directly supports national defence and joint operations.
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- Work on complex aircraft systems including.
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- Be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering hands-on maintenance, systems engineering, supply and test activities with direct operational impact.
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What you'll get to do

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- Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
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- Be competent in all aircraft life support processes inclusive of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation
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- Be able to work within a agile team and be able to respond effectively to changing requirements
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Who we're looking for

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- Must hold a Cert IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (or equivalent).
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- A minimum of five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
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- Maintain and manufacture soundproofing, soft furnishings and aircraft flooring (highly desirable).
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- Explosive ordnance (highly desirable).
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- Experience with ADF products and processes on larger aircraft or rotary wing platforms (desirable).
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Security requirement

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- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
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These roles are expected to commence in July 2026 and September 2026

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Location

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- The role is based in Townsville, with the Army's 16 Aviation Support Battalion (16 ASB).
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Boeing values that guide the work we do

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- Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
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- Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
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- Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
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- Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
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- Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
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- Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.
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Why join the AH-64E Apache Australia team

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- Support a critical, high-readiness combat aviation capability that protects Australia's interests and supports joint operations.
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- Gain experience and professional growth with access to targeted training and career development pathways.
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- Build deep rotary‐wing expertise — and be part of a mission-focused team delivering operational outcomes in partnership with the Australian Army and industry.
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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.

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📌 Aircraft Life Support Equipment Maintenance Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Boeing
📍 New South Wales