Qualified Flying Instructor (A-Cat)

Job Type
Permanent Category: Business Support

Location:
Townsville Residency: Australian Citizenship Job Reference: BOE/1945910 Starting Date: ASAP Closing Date: 20-Nov-2026 The Chance 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 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. Essential Who we're looking for
• 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.

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