Deeper Maintenance Support Manager

Job Description
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Location:
Townsville
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1912713
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Deeper Maintenance Support Manager to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team in July 2026.
Program overviewThe AH-64 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 including weapons integration, targeting sensors, avionics, mission systems and structural sustainment.
• 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.
• Ensure the methods of operation and maintenance practices employed within the maintenance element comply with all published procedures and orders.
• Performs management functions in either a maintenance management or maintenance control role in the context of logistics support and services environment.
• Responsible for planning and controlling maintenance activities in support of phase maintenance, modification and off-aircraft maintenance requirements.
• Manages employees performing organizational or intermediate technical or specialist maintenance activities.
• Ensuring that the BDA maintenance workforce meets requirements to work in a CoA 145 maintenance organisation in a manner that is compliant with DASR regulations and the CoA exposition.
• Ensure that all maintenance personnel are authorised to perform aircraft maintenance activities in their trade record.
• Maintaining and proactively progressing governance actions, managing risk assessment requirements by ensuring that all risk assessments are conducted prior to the use of new equipment in maintenance facility, coordinate Risk Assessment (RA) review process, raising and developing new RA's as required.
• Be prepared to be deputised as a Form 4 holder, Responsible Manager, for the Apache maintenance organisation if required.

Who we're looking for

• A minimum of ten years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Mechanical or Avionics Engineering and/or Certificate IV in Aero Skills (Mechanical/Avionics) or equivalent experience.
• Safety and Lead Auditor Qualified (Desirable).
• Aviation Safety Officer Qualified (Desirable).
  Relevant Apache Type Training (Maintenance Manager Course) - (CoA Provided).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products.
• A strong background and an in-depth knowledge of maintenance requirements.
• The ability to continually improve the team's performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and idea generation.
• Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.
• Working at Heights qualification.

Security requirement

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

Location

• Townsville, QLD.
• This role will commence in July 2026.

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 environment where everyone can contribute.

Why join the AH64 Apache Australia team

• Support a critical, high-readiness combat aviation capability that protects Australia's interests and supports joint operations.
• Gain experience with sophisticated weapons, sensors and mission systems, with access to targeted training and career development pathways.
• Build deep rotary-wing expertise - and be part of a mission-focused team delivering operational outcomes in partnership with the Australian Army and industry.

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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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
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