Aircraft Structural Fitter Main Supervisor – Boeing Defence Australia

full time

The Opportunity

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

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.

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

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

Who we’re looking for





- Holder of an iMMA (interim Military Maintenance Authority).
- Cert IV (or equivalent) qualified in Aircraft Structures with a minimum of two years current experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s – Structural.
- Composite Specialist Course) or equivalent.
- A minimum of five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance / modification operating procedures and documentation.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
- Ability to successfully interact with co‑workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goals.
- Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
- Sound knowledge of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
- Working at Heights qualification.

Security requirement

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

Location

- This role is based in Towsville.

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.

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 Main Supervisor (Darwin)
🏢 Boeing Defence Australia
📍 Darwin