Aircraft Structural Fitter in Sydney

The Opportunity Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Aircraft Structural Fittersto join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team.

Program overview The 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

• Be an integral part of the Apache capability.
• Promoting a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with OHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct of aircraft structural repairs in support of routine and phase servicing requirements.
• Incorporate as directed System Program Office (SPO) mandated/approved Modifications, Special Technical Instructions (STI's) and Deviations.
• Ensure all personnel assigned to maintenance tasks are qualified and certified IAW 1 Avn Regt trade authorisation record.
• Ensuring that all maintenance activities are incorporated IAW approved processes and procedures.
• Provide direction and instructions to assist in the development of technicians.
• Contributes to improvements in the performance of the team (and the organisation generally) by proposing solutions to problems and more effective methods of work.

Who we're looking for

• Holder of an iMMA (interim Military Maintenance Authority).
• Cert IV (or equivalent) qualified in Aircraft Structures with a minimum of two years current experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's - Structural.
• Composite Specialist Course (216309) or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience
• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance / modification operating procedures and documentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
• Ability to successfully interact with co-workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goals.
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Occupational Heath and Safety procedures.
• Sound knowledge of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
• Working at Heights qualification.

Security requirement

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

Location

• This role is based in Towsville.

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.

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.