The Prospect

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Qualified Flying Instructor (Category B) / Unit Maintenance Test Pilot (UMTP) to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville, North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a foundational team bringing this latest Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability online.

As a Qualified Flying Instructor at BDA, you set the standard for aviation excellence. We invite experienced professionals to deliver world-class instruction across all aspects of flight training—airborne, synthetic, and ground—upholding the benchmark of quality and safety.

Why this is exciting

- Contribute to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that directly supports national defence and joint operations.
- 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

- Instructional Delivery: Execute high-quality AH-64E airborne, synthetic, and ground-based instruction to support pilot development.
- Flight Operations: Oversee and conduct AH-64E general flying operations in accordance with established protocols.
- Compliance & Currency: Proactively maintain all flying currency and professional qualifications as mandated by Army Aviation Orders, Instructions and Publications.
- Safety Leadership: Champion a robust safety culture, promoting a secure and effective work environment for all team members.
- Operational Support: Manage associated instructional and administrative tasks to ensure seamless training workflows.
- Continuous Improvement:



Actively contribute to the evolution of training methodologies and team performance.

Who we're looking for

Essential

- Must currently hold or have held an AUS / UK / US military AH-64E qualification
- Hold, or in the previous 3 years have held a rotary wing Instructor rating equivalent to ADF Category B QFI along with the following minimum experience:

(i) at least 1,500 hours total turbine rotary wing flying experience, with at least 1,000 hours ‘Pilot in Command'; (ii) at least 250 hours total AH-64E flying experience, with at least 100 hours ‘Pilot In Command', and

(iii) at least 450 hours of instructional experience of which at least 300 hours is aircraft instructional.

- Hold or have held in the previous 3 years a military maintenance test pilot qualification on AH-64E from a recognised military aviation authority
- Military command Night Vision Device (NVD) qualification or civilian equivalent
- Be fluent in spoken and written English
- Ability to pass an ADF aviation medical, ideally without limitation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance (Non-Vetted Level 1).

Desirable:
- Military Instrument Rating Assessor or civilian equivalent




- Hold or have held in the previous 3 years a military maintenance examiner qualification or civilian equivalent
- Hold all qualifications as required by AAvnTC SOPs
- Have previous instructional experience on synthetic devices
- Have previous military flying instruction experience.

Highly Desirable
- Hold or have held a AUS / UK / US AH-64E V6 qualification
- Hold or have held in the previous 3 years a AH-64E V6 military maintenance test pilot qualification from a recognised military aviation authority

Security requirement

- Australian applicants: Ability to obtain/maintain a Defence security clearance.
- Non-Australian applicants: A willingness to undertake Australian Citizenship and obtain/maintain Australian Defence security clearance.

Location

- Townsville, QLD.

What's In It for You?

- Relocation Support: May be available to support your move to the beautiful coastal city of Townsville, QLD.
- Lifestyle Upgrade: Trade up for the tropical, outdoor-oriented lifestyle of North Queensland.
- Professional Prestige: Work at the forefront of Australian Defence capability with a world-class organisation that values Safety & Quality, Trust, People Focus, Ownership and Innovation.

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.

📌 Qualified Flying Instructor (B-Cat) / Unit Maintenance Test Pilot (Townsville)
🏢 Boeing Defence Australia
📍 Townsville