The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Qualified Flying Instructor (Category B) / Unit Maintenance Test Pilot (UMTP) to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville, North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a foundational team bringing this latest Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability online.

As a Qualified Flying Instructor at BDA, you set the standard for aviation excellence. We invite experienced professionals to deliver world-class instruction across all aspects of flight training—airborne, synthetic, and ground—upholding the benchmark of quality and safety.

What you'll get to do
- Instructional Delivery: Execute high-quality AH-64E airborne, synthetic, and ground-based instruction to support pilot development
- Flight Operations: Oversee and conduct AH-64E general flying operations in accordance with established protocols
- Compliance & Currency: Proactively maintain all flying currency and professional qualifications as mandated by Army Aviation Orders, Instructions and Publications
- Safety Leadership: Champion a robust safety culture, promoting a secure and effective work environment for all team members
- Operational Support: Manage associated instructional and administrative tasks to ensure seamless training workflows
- Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the evolution of training methodologies and team performance

Who we're looking for
Essential:
- Must currently hold or have held an AUS / UK / US military AH-64E qualification
- Hold, or in the previous 3 years have held a rotary wing Instructor rating equivalent to ADF Category B QFI, with at least 1,500 hours total turbine rotary wing flying experience (1,000 hours PIC), at least 250 hours AH-64E flying experience (100 hours PIC), and at least 450 hours instructional experience (300 hours aircraft instructional)
- Hold or have held in the previous 3 years a military maintenance test pilot qualification on AH-64E
- Military command Night Vision Device (NVD) qualification or civilian equivalent
- Be fluent in spoken and written English
- Ability to pass an ADF aviation medical, ideally without limitation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance (Non-Vetted Level 1)

Desirable:
- Military Instrument Rating Assessor or civilian equivalent
- Hold or have held in the previous 3 years a military maintenance examiner qualification or civilian equivalent
- Hold all qualifications as required by AAvnTC SOPs
- Have previous instructional experience on synthetic devices
- Have previous military flying instruction experience

Highly Desirable
- Hold or have held a AUS / UK / US AH-64E V6 qualification
- Hold or have held in the previous 3 years a AH-64E V6 military maintenance test pilot qualification

What's In It for You?
- Relocation Support: May be available to support your move to Townsville, QLD
- Lifestyle Upgrade: Trade up for the tropical, outdoor-oriented lifestyle of North Queensland
- Professional Prestige: Work at the forefront of Australian Defence capability

The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Qualified Flying Instructor (Category B) to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville, North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a foundational team bringing this latest Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability online.

As a Qualified Flying Instructor at BDA, you set the standard for aviation excellence. We invite experienced professionals to deliver world-class instruction across all aspects of flight training—airborne, synthetic, and ground—upholding the benchmark of quality and safety.

What you'll get to do
- Instructional Delivery: Execute high-quality AH-64E airborne, synthetic, and ground-based instruction to support pilot development
- Flight Operations: Oversee and conduct AH-64E general flying operations in accordance with established protocols
- Compliance & Currency: Proactively maintain all flying currency and professional qualifications as mandated by Army Aviation Orders, Instructions and Publications
- Safety Leadership: Champion a robust safety culture, promoting a secure and effective work environment for all team members
- Operational Support: Manage associated instructional and administrative tasks to ensure seamless training workflows
- Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the evolution of training methodologies and team performance

Who we're looking for
Essential:
- Must currently hold or have held an AUS / UK / US military AH-64E qualification
- Hold, or in the previous 3 years have held a rotary wing Instructor rating equivalent to ADF Category B QFI, with at least 1,500 hours total turbine rotary wing flying experience (1,000 hours PIC), at least 250 hours AH-64E flying experience (100 hours PIC), and at least 450 hours instructional experience (300 hours aircraft instructional)
- Military command Night Vision Device (NVD) qualification or civilian equivalent
- Be fluent in spoken and written English
- Ability to pass an ADF aviation medical, ideally without limitation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance (Non-Vetted Level 1)

Desirable:
- Military Instrument Rating Assessor or civilian equivalent
- Hold all qualifications as required by AAvnTC SOPs
- Have previous instructional experience on synthetic devices
- Have previous military flying instruction experience

Highly Desirable
- Hold or have held an AUS / UK / US AH-64E V6 qualification

What's In It for You?
- Relocation Support: May be available to support your move to Townsville, QLD
- Lifestyle Upgrade: Trade up for the tropical, outdoor-oriented lifestyle of North Queensland
- Professional Prestige: Work at the forefront of Australian Defence capability

The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experienced Qualified Flying Instructor (Category A) to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville, North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a foundational team bringing this latest Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability online.

As a Qualified Flying Instructor at BDA, you set the standard for aviation excellence. We invite experienced professionals to deliver world-class instruction across all aspects of flight training—airborne, synthetic, and ground—upholding the benchmark of quality and safety.

Why this is exciting
- Contribute to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that directly supports national defence and joint operations
- 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
- Instructional Delivery: Execute high-quality AH-64E airborne, synthetic, and ground-based instruction to support pilot development
- Flight Operations: Oversee and conduct AH-64E general flying operations in accordance with established protocols
- Compliance & Currency: Proactively maintain all flying currency and professional qualifications as mandated by Army Aviation Orders, Instructions and Publications
- Safety Leadership: Champion a robust safety culture, promoting a secure and effective work environment for all team members
- Operational Support: Manage associated instructional and administrative tasks to ensure seamless training workflows
- Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the evolution of training methodologies and team performance

Who we're looking for
Essential:
- Must hold or have held a AUS / UK / US military AH-64E qualification
- Hold, or in the previous 3 years have held a rotary wing Instructor rating equivalent to ADF Category A QFI along with the following minimum experience: at least 2,000 hours total turbine rotary wing flying experience, with at least 1,500 hours 'Pilot in Command'; at least 250 hours total AH-64E flying experience, with at least 100 hours 'Pilot In Command'; and at least 700 hours of instructional experience of which at least 500 hours is aircraft instructional
- Military command Night Vision Device (NVD) qualification or civilian equivalent
- Be fluent in spoken and written English
- Ability to pass an ADF aviation medical, ideally without limitation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance (Non-Vetted Level 1)

Desirable:
- Military Instrument Rating Assessor or civilian equivalent
- Hold all qualifications as required by AAvnTC SOPs
- Have previous instructional experience on synthetic devices
- Have previous military flying instruction experience

Highly Desirable:
- Hold or have held a AUS / UK / US AH-64E V6 qualification
- Hold or have held a military standards or instructor assessor role, or civilian equivalent

What's In It for You?
- Relocation Support: May be available to support your move to the beautiful coastal city of Townsville, QLD
- Lifestyle Upgrade: Trade up for the tropical, outdoor-oriented lifestyle of North Queensland
- Professional Prestige: Work at the forefront of Australian Defence capability with a world-class organisation