Qualified Flying Instructor (A-Cat) - AH-64E

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Qualified Flying Instructor (Category A) to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville, North Queensland. The role is part of a foundational team bringing the latest Australian Defence Force capability online, covering airborne, synthetic and ground-based flight training.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality AH-64E airborne, synthetic and ground-based instruction to support pilot development
• Oversee and conduct AH-64E general flying operations in line with established protocols
• Maintain flying currency and professional qualifications as required by Army Aviation Orders, Instructions and Publications
• Promote a strong safety culture and manage instructional and administrative tasks
• Contribute to improving training methods and team performance

Required profile

• AUS / UK / US military AH-64E qualification, or a rotary-wing instructor rating equivalent to ADF Category A within the last 3 years
• At least 2,000 hours of turbine rotary-wing flying, including 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command
• At least 250 hours of AH-64E flying, including 100 hours as Pilot in Command
• At least 700 hours of instruction, of which 500 hours are aircraft instruction
• Night vision device qualification or civilian equivalent, fluency in English, and ability to pass an ADF aviation medical
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance (Non-Vetted Level 1); non-Australian applicants must be willing to become Australian citizens

Required skills

• Military Instrument Rating Assessor or civilian equivalent (desirable)
• Previous instruction on synthetic devices and military flying instruction (desirable)
• AH-64E V6 qualification or military standards/instructor assessor role (highly desirable)

What we offer

• Relocation support may be available
• The chance to work at the forefront of Australian Defence capability

Applicants apply through the advertised link with a brief cover letter and a current CV.