Maintenance Controller

Job Description
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Location:
Townsville
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1913617
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Maintenance Controller to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team.
Program overviewThe 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

• Under the ARTOPS they control the daily maintenance effort through the allocation of tasks to individual FRTs. This also includes amending the maintenance plan due to unscheduled maintenance.
• MO Planning Timeframe. From current day to one week.
• MO Duties:
  • Responsible for allocation and briefing of tasks to Part 145 FRT IAW endorsed maintenance plan.
  • Manage allocation of aircraft to Flight Line FRT.
  • Allocation of priorities for unscheduled maintenance IAW OOTD (Order of the Day - Flying Schedule) and flog rate
  • Responsible for daily liaison, including maintenance advice, with the Battle Captain .
  • Arrange aircraft priority for UMTP through BC.
  • Review the aircraft serviceability and prioritisation of tasks to meet the REGT Flog Rate.
  • Coordinate the transfer of aircraft between Part 145 and Flight Line FRTs.
  • Brief the daily aircraft availability to the flying brief.

Who we're looking for

• Experience with CAMM2 (desirable)
• Experience with fleet planning tools (desirable)
• Previous aircraft trades experience.

Security requirement

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

Location

• Townsville, QLD.

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 AH-64E Apache Australia team

• Support a critical, high-readiness combat aviation capability that protects Australia's interests and supports joint operations.
• Gain experience and professional growth 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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