Job Description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

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The Opportunity
n Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (Mechanical) to join the AH‐64 Apache sustainment and support team.

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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.
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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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- Conduct aircraft and component maintenance within scope of authorisations
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- Ensuring do not proceed past inspection check points until inspected by supervisor.
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- Ensuring all activities including any ancillary tasks are completed for assigned tasks as required.
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- Accurate completion of technical documentation / reports.
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- Prioritising personal and subordinate work tasks and goals.
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- Signifies that work is completed to the specified requirements by stamping the appropriate documentation to this effect as authorised by the Responsible Manager and recorded in their Competency Log Book.
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- Assist the Team Leader in carrying out Workplace assessments in support of Team requirements.
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- Contributes to improvements in the performance of the team (and the organisation generally) by proposing solutions to problems and more effective methods of work.
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- Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
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Who we're looking for

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- Apache familiarisation course (CoA Provided).
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- Demonstrated ability to use initiative,



prioritise and work to tight timeframes with limited supervision.
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- Demonstrated success in the development of effective working relationships within a complex organisational structure to meet team, business unit and organisational goals.
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- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance / modification operating procedures and documentation.
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- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
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- Demonstrated experience in using Technical Manuals / Publications in the repair of Aeronautical product and systems.
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- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical directives.
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- Working at Heights qualification.
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Security requirement

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- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
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Location

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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 workplace 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 Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) (New South Wales)
🏢 Boeing
📍 New South Wales