The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experienced Qualified Flying Instructor (Category A) 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 workplace 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 hold or have held a 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 A QFI along with the following minimum experience: (i)



at least 2,000 hours total turbine rotary wing flying experience, with at least 1,500 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 700 hours of instructional experience of which at least 500 hours is aircraft instructional. * 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 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 a military standards or instructor assessor role, or civilian equivalent. 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 (A-Cat) (Townsville)
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