Aircraft Life Support Equipment Maintenance Technician

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is looking for skilled Aircraft Life Support Equipment Maintenance Technicians to join the AH‑64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville. You will work on the repair, modification and documentation of the Apache ALSE (Aircraft Life Support Equipment) suite, supporting a critical combat capability for the Australian Defence Force.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and modify the AH‑64 Apache ALSE suite in accordance with technical orders.
• Maintain and manufacture sound‑proofing, soft furnishings and aircraft flooring components.
• Produce and update maintenance, modification and planning documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems engineering, supply and test activities.
• Respond to dynamic operational requirements and ensure compliance with safety and security standards.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (or equivalent).
• Minimum five years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Australian citizenship to meet defence security requirements.
• Familiarity with Apache aircraft (training provided).
• Experience with ADF products and processes on larger aircraft or rotary‑wing platforms is desirable.

Required skills

• Aeronautical life support equipment maintenance
• AH‑64 Apache ALSE suite repair and modification
• Aircraft flooring and sound‑proofing fabrication
• Explosive ordnance handling (highly desirable)

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position based in Townsville.
• Opportunity to support a sovereign combat helicopter capability.
• Work within a collaborative, safety‑focused environment.