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Tool & Support Equipment Technician

Townsville, Queensland Job ID BOE-1913614 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Mar. 12, 2026
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Job Description

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Location:
Townsville
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1913614
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Tool & Support Equipment Technician to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team commencing in July 2026.

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.
  • Troubleshoots, analyses, inspects, disassembles, rebuilds, modifies and tests machinery and equipment as necessary using knowledge in areas such as mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Uses and interprets advanced blueprints and schematics to maintain and repair equipment.
  • Responds to requests for equipment repair.
  • Maintains and manages component and replacement part inventories.
  • Promoting a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with OHS policies and procedures.
  • Manage GSE and S&TE IAW Ground Support Equipment Special Instructions (SI) policies and procedures.
  • Coordinating the scheduled and unscheduled servicing of Class I & II GSE and S&TE.
  • Ensure correct dispatch and return of S&TE to the appropriate repair venue.
  • Liaise with the 1 Avn Regt Q Store for the replacement or purchase of unserviceable or new tooling.
  • Conduct periodic checks/audits of all tool boards in support of Apache maintenance operations.
  • Conduct and manage Electrical Integrity Testing (EIT) of electrical equipment as directed and/or required.
  • Review the Work Force Database to ensure GSE, S&TE and EIT registers are current and up to date with respect to serviceability of equipment. 
  • Monitor Work Health and Safety (WHS) within the Apache GSE and S&TE tool store and associated instructions.
  • Contributes to improvements in the performance of the team (and the organisation generally) by proposing solutions to problems and more effective methods of work.
  • Assist in the ongoing Internal Quality Auditing processes.

Who we're looking for

  • Excellent mechanical and hydraulic skills including preventative maintenance, repairs and fault finding (CERT III or above).
  • Use appropriate tools, safety equipment and materials to enable the timely completion of tasks.
  • Strong organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
  • High level of verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  • Experienced or knowledge of updating and generating electronic schedules
  • Sound knowledge of Australian Defence Force and commercial aviation GSE/S&TE.
  • Carry out 240 Volt Integrity Testing and Tagging as required.

Security requirement

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

Location

  • Townsville, QLD. 
  • This role will commence 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 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.


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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