The Overview
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Aviation Operations Supervisor to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team. As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of daily flying operations, ensuring mission integrity through rigorous command, control, and communications oversight. You will lead a team of specialists to ensure that mission planning, data integrity, and communications security are maintained to the highest military and operational standards in a high-tempo environment.
Why this is exciting * Contribute to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that directly supports national defence and joint operations. * Work on complex aircraft systems. * Be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering hands-on maintenance, systems engineering, supply and test activities with direct operational impact. What you'll get to do * Operational Leadership: Oversee and manage the conduct and execution of daily Apache flying operations, ensuring all missions are conducted safely and efficiently. * Command & Control: Manage Command, Control, and Communications (C3) protocols for the entire fleet to maintain seamless operational awareness. * Mission Systems Management: Supervise mission planning system capabilities, including the secure handling of data uploads, downloads, and storage. * Data Integrity: Oversee the accurate input of flying hour allocations and complex flying plans into the Patriot Excalibur (PEX) database. * Watch Keeping: Perform and supervise Watch Keeper duties for flying operations as required by the roster. * Compliance & Security: Act as the primary lead for Communications Security (COMSEC) account management, ensuring strict adherence to security protocols. * Team Supervision:



Direct and mentor Aviation Operations/Groundcrew Mission Support Specialists to ensure mission readiness and technical proficiency. Who we're looking for * Defence GCMS or Aviation Operations Specialist (AOS) training * Minimum 5 years Aviation experience in operational support of aircraft * Strong interpersonal and analytical skills * Ability to manage competing priorities in a high tempo environment * Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements Security requirement * Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. Location * Based onsite at Hamel Lines in Townsville, QLD. Hybrid work options available Boeing values that guide the work we do * 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 workplace where everyone can contribute. Why join the AH-64E Apache Australia team * Support a critical, high-readiness combat aviation capability that protects Australia's interests and supports joint operations. * Gain experience and professional growth with access to targeted training and career development pathways. * Build deep rotary‑wing expertise — and be part of a mission-focused team delivering operational outcomes in partnership with the Australian Army and industry. How to Apply: * Click on the link and include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience. * Include a current CV that includes your work history and qualifications. 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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