Job Description

The Opportunity Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Aircraft Structural Fittersto join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team.

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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.

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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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- Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
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- Promoting a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with OHS policies and procedures.
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- Conduct of aircraft structural repairs in support of routine and phase servicing requirements.
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- Incorporate as directed System Program Office (SPO) mandated/approved Modifications, Special Technical Instructions (STI's) and Deviations.
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- Ensure all personnel assigned to maintenance tasks are qualified and certified IAW 1 Avn Regt trade authorisation record.
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- Ensuring that all maintenance activities are incorporated IAW approved processes and procedures.
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- Provide direction and instructions to assist in the development of technicians.
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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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Who we're looking for

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- Holder of an iMMA (interim Military Maintenance Authority).
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- Cert IV (or equivalent) qualified in Aircraft Structures with a minimum of two years current experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's - Structural.
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- Composite Specialist Course (216309)



or equivalent.
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- A minimum of five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience
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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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- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
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- Ability to successfully interact with co-workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goals.
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- Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Occupational Heath and Safety procedures.
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- Sound knowledge of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
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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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- This role is based in Towsville.
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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 qualified 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 Structural Fitter (New South Wales)
🏢 Boeing
📍 New South Wales