Job Description
The Overview
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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 workplace.
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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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Operational Leadership: Oversee and manage the conduct and execution of daily Apache flying operations, ensuring all missions are conducted safely and efficiently
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Command & Control: Manage Command, Control, and Communications (C3) protocols for the entire fleet to maintain seamless operational awareness
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Mission Systems Management: Supervise mission planning system capabilities, including the secure handling of data uploads, downloads, and storage
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Data Integrity:
Oversee the accurate input of flying hour allocations and complex flying plans into the Patriot Excalibur (PEX) database
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Watch Keeping: Perform and supervise Watch Keeper duties for flying operations as required by the roster
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Compliance & Security: Act as the primary lead for Communications Security (COMSEC) account management, ensuring strict adherence to security protocols
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Team Supervision: Direct and mentor Aviation Operations/Groundcrew Mission Support Specialists to ensure mission readiness and technical proficiency
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Who We're Looking For
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Defence GCMS or Aviation Operations Specialist (AOS) training
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Minimum 5 years Aviation experience in operational support of aircraft
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Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
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Ability to manage competing priorities in a high tempo environment
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Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements
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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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Based onsite at Hamel Lines in Townsville, QLD. Hybrid work options available.
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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, delivering operational outcomes in partnership with the Australian Army and industry
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