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Flightline Maintenance Co-Ordinator

Oakey, Queensland Job ID BOE-1939188 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 04, 2026
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Job Description

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Location:
Oakey
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1939188
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Today, Boeing Defence Australia does what no other Australian defence company does; offer our customers the complete lifecycle of defence platforms.

The Opportunity

Join our team at BDA's Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Capability as a Flightline Maintenance Co-Ordinator.

We're looking for skilled, driven individual to join the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) program at Swartz Barracks, Oakey, Queensland, to help keep these aircraft mission ready.  In this role you will be responsible for co-ordination of EC135 pre and post flight activities. The successful candidate will ideally possess knowledge and understanding of Defence rotary wing environmental structure and capability. You will:

  • Monitor HATS flying program and allocating aircraft to sorties, ensuring that assigned aircraft are correctly prepared, configured, equipped and replenished
  • Manage the flying aircraft by, coordinating the aircraft replenishment and maintenance, in support of the flying program
  • Coordinate the flying aircraft's transfer back to maintenance at the completion of daily flying. Ensuring aircraft are prepared for the next requirements of the flying program
  • Ensure all line maintenance requirements are pushed in the aircraft maintenance management system
  • Dispatch aircraft post maintenance release
  • Provide technical assistance to aircrew in relation to aircraft acceptance and release
  • Coordinate MTF activities
  • Manage aircraft Rate of Effort (ROE) to ensure aircraft meet their respective maintenance plans
  • Invoke the Emergency Response Plan as required
  • Coordination and assistance of aircraft movements

What you will bring to BDA

To be successful in the role, you will have:

  • Previous experience in maintenance co-ordination or similar role with aviation experience an advantage
  • Previous experience working with maintenance management systems also an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a high tempo operating environment
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Experience working in a safety critical environment
    • Be an Australian Citizen to meet Defence security requirements

What's in it for you

  • Competitive remuneration package and annual bonus
  • Access to extensive savings and cashback offers from over 350 retailers including Coles and Woolworths through the Boeing Discount program.
  • Flexible Paid Parental leave with options up to 32 weeks
  • 2 weeks paid Defence Reservist Leave,
  • Various other leave option including - Purchased leave, ADF reserve leave and Study leave.
  • Career Development support including study assistance, digital learning, mentoring circles and leadership program
  • Health and Wellbeing programs including access to discounted health insurance.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Don't miss this chance to advance your career — join us and help shape Australia's aerospace future.

About us

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. People of all genders, First Nations, and former Defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance ( Negative Vetting 1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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