AH-64 Apache - Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.

BDA is looking for a Ground Support Equipment Technician, who will be responsible for the induction, maintenance, repair, dispatch, disposal, and assistance to overall management of GSE and Test and Measuring Equipment (T&ME) in support of the AH-64E platform. This position will ensure that equipment is maintained as per the Technical Maintenance Plan and readily available to the technical workforce to maintain aircraft serviceability.

This role is based in Townsville, North Queensland.

As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician within BDA, you will

• Induct, Maintain, Manage, and dispose of GSE and T&ME aligned to the Technical Maintenance Plan and on-condition serviceability.
• Assess and rectify faults, including ordering of parts required to facilitate repairs to GSE.
• Document all work correctly in accordance with published procedures, orders and instructions.
• Liaise with and maintain close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders for equipment management
• Assist the Tool Store Technician in the day to day management of GSE and T&ME including the conduct of Electrical Integrity Testing

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• relevant trade qualifications and experience. (CERT III or above)
• Excellent mechanical and hydraulic skills including preventative maintenance, repairs and fault finding
• Sound understanding of GSE electrical systems
• Electrical Integrity Testing qualified.
• 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

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.


NOTE: The commencement date for this role is 1 July 2024


What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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