By the numbers
4,500+
Employees
200+
Commercial aircraft in service or on order
100+
Defence products acquired and maintained in-country
AU $36M
Boeing Australian R&D investment
2,000+
Suppliers and partners
$200M+
Investment with CSIRO during 36 year partnership
12
Partnerships with leading Australain Universities
1,000+
Boeing Australia employees are veterans or reservists
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Our People
At Boeing Australia, every day is unique, offering opportunities to collaborate with a global team on commercial airplanes, defence systems, and aircraft services.
Look behind the scenes to see what it's like to be part of our diverse and talented workforce, dedicated to innovation and tackling global challenges. Join us in a flexible, supportive environment with a global reach, committed to connecting, protecting, and exploring the world.
Our mission is to secure the nation and shape the future of aerospace in Australia. Be a part of the team that makes extraordinary advancements possible.
Key businesses
Boeing’s wholly owned subsidiaries are overseen by Boeing Australia Holdings Pty Ltd, which was established to consolidate and co-ordinate Boeing's businesses in Australia. Businesses include:
Boeing Aerostructures Australia
Australia's only manufacturer of high-end aero-structure components, providing customers with a complete solution to aircraft component manufacture – from developing the most aerodynamic and efficient design, to rigorous testing processes.
Boeing Defence Australia
Australia’s leading defence aerospace enterprise, supporting some of the largest and most complex programs for the Commonwealth of Australia, the Australian Defence Force – including the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy - and commercial customers.
Boeing Distribution Australia Pty Ltd.
A leading solutions provider of aftermarket supply-chain management services for the aerospace, defence and marine industries, serving more than 500 customers in Australia.
Insitu Pacific
Specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of high-performance and low-cost Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for commercial and military applications.
Wisk Aero
A wholly owned Boeing subsidiary, Wisk Aero is an Advanced Air Mobility company developing self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis aimed at delivering a safe, sustainable autonomous air taxi service for daily travel.
Commercial
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is a global manufacturer of commercial jetliners, connecting people, countries and economies safely and efficiently.
In Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, Boeing’s presence is long-standing: Qantas Group (including Jetstar) has ordered hundreds of Boeing aircraft since 1959, from the 707 to the 737 Classic, 737 Next Generation, 747 and the 787 Dreamliner. Virgin Blue (now Virgin Australia) was the first Australian carrier to order the 737 Next Generation and continues to operate the type, along with the 737 MAX. Air New Zealand flies 777‑300ERs and 787‑9s and has 787‑10s on order. Air Tahiti Nui operates an all‑Boeing fleet of 787‑9s, while Fiji Airways operated 747s, 737 Next Generation and became Oceania’s first 737 MAX operator in 2018.
Supporting this fleet locally, Boeing Aerostructures Australia (BAA) at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne is Australia’s designer and manufacturer of structural composite components for Boeing commercial aircraft, designing, testing, certifying and producing advanced composite structures for the 737, 777 and 787.
Defence, Space & Security
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) delivers integrated air, land, sea and space solutions through local design, manufacture and sustainment partnerships.
With a broad presence across Australia and New Zealand — in RAAF Base Amberley and RAAF Base Townsville in Queensland; South Australia; RAAF Base Williamtown and HMAS Albatross in New South Wales; and Royal New Zealand Air Force Base in Ohakea — BDA supports complex programs from aircraft maintenance and training to mission systems, communications networks and advanced sustainment for platforms such as the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, E-7A Wedgetail, P-8A Poseidon, F/A-18F Super Hornet/EA-18G Growler, CH-47F Chinook, AH-64E Apache and C-17A Globemaster.
BDA leads the development of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force.
Backed by Boeing’s global resources and a strong national supply chain, BDA focuses on interoperability, sovereign capability and long-term partnerships to meet evolving defence needs.
Innovation and Partnerships
Phantom Works Australia (PWA) is BDA’s rapid prototyping arm, developing capabilities and processes that give the warfighter collective agility and decision advantage. PWA’s mission is to analyse, identify and prototype strategic capabilities – those that let a warfighter enter an adversary’s decisionmaking cycle – and to transition those capabilities to BDA business units within five years. PWA comprises two groups, the Rapid Development Group and the Rapid Prototyping Group.
The Rapid Development Group, which includes the Virtual Warfare Centre, uses simulationbased operations analysis, mission engineering and digital ecosystems to identify customer capability gaps and to create bespoke, digitally led environments that enable the Rapid Prototyping Group to deliver rapid prototypes in partnership with the relevant BDA business units.
Boeing Technology Innovation – Australia (BTI‑A) is Boeing’s advanced research and development hub in Melbourne and Brisbane, turning Australian innovation into aerospace and defence capabilities.
Partnering with universities, CSIRO and industry, BTI-A focuses on composites, additive manufacturing, cobots, autonomy, modelling & simulation, disease transmission and pandemic threats, space systems and advanced production systems, improving manufacturing performance, and building a skilled talent pipeline.
Boeing’s Australian supply chain includes over 2,300 local suppliers—SMEs, Indigenous, veteran and women‑owned businesses—supporting 30+ defence, commercial and R&D programs with an annual spend of ~AUD 400M. This diverse network strengthens sovereign capability, ensures safe, high‑quality production, and connects Australian technology to global markets through the Office of Australian Industry Capability.
Boeing is committed to supporting education for Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs). In 2022, we launched the Boeing Capability Uplift Program, a 12-month initiative designed to help SMEs improve their defence business readiness and Defence maturity. Our main goal is to empower these companies to secure contracts or expand their existing ones within the defence sector. This program is a collaboration between Boeing, the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS), and Defence Jobs Queensland.
Southtome
Southtome provides engineering services and conducts research and product development in advanced survivability technologies. Our sovereign military technologies ensure that defence systems can be tested for effective operation in dense and contested environments.
Lovitt Technologies Australia
At Lovitt Technologies Australia, we have a very strong customer focus and a well-tuned understanding of our unique skillset. We are Australia’s only Boeing-approved processing facility, and the largest privately-owned small-to-medium enterprise making fly away aircraft components for Boeing in Australia.
Marand
At Marand, we're an innovation business. We're Australia’s largest automated production facility provider, and Australia’s second largest aerostructures manufacturer.
Boeing is committed to responsible, resilient growth in aerospace by partnering with industry, government and academia to meet the aviation industry’s 2050 net-zero target and Australia’s Jet Zero Council objectives.
Our approach combines fleet renewal, advanced technologies, operational efficiencies, renewable energy and carbon removals, backed by data tools like the Boeing Cascade Climate Impact Model, opens which models aviation and energy scenarios through 2050.
We’re advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by supporting Australia’s first blending terminal, developing accounting methodologies, and producing roadmaps and studies to build a SAF industry in Australia and New Zealand. This work is driven through ongoing collaboration with Wagner Sustainable Fuels, CSIRO, Virgin Australia and stakeholders across aviation, energy, technology, finance and agriculture.
Community and Education
Boeing establishes strategic partnerships with community organisations to achieve measurable community outcomes. We provide charitable support, facilitate employee engagement activities, and conduct targeted advocacy. Since 2009, Boeing Australia and its employees have contributed more than AUD 25 million in grants and disaster relief to local communities. Please note that we issue grants by invitation only; organisations must be invited to apply.
Our Future
Boeing inspires the next generation of innovators and explorers by supporting STEM education and outreach programs that equip young people with skills and opportunities to increase representation of underserved groups in STEM fields. Our STEM community partners include Victorian Space and Science Education Centre , FIRST NZ, and House of Science NZ.
Our Heroes
Boeing is committed to enhancing the quality of life for transitioning service members, veterans, and their families through hands-on recovery programs focusing on mental health, wellbeing, and physical injuries. We honour the service of our Australian and New Zealand veterans and strive to raise awareness and understanding within our communities. Our partners in this effort include Invictus Australia and Australian War Memorial.
Our Homes
In Australia and New Zealand, Boeing prioritises programs that promote environmental stewardship, advance opportunities for disadvantaged young people, and support First Nations youth achieve their goals. Our community partners include The Smith Family, Greening Australia, Clontarf Foundation and STARS Foundation.
Boeing inspires young Australians and New Zealanders to become innovators and explorers by actively supporting STEM education and outreach initiatives. We aim to increase the number of students pursuing STEM careers through partnerships with industry and universities that co-design practical, real-world programs. Boeing proudly supports the Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools Program, Victorian Space and Science Education Centre, House of Science NZ, FIRST NZ. If you are intrigued by coding, design mechanics, mechatronics, robotics, or systems work, Boeing offers diverse STEM career pathways.
Boeing collaborates with leading Australian universities to strengthen education, attract talent, and align research with its business priorities. Our partners include: University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, University of Melbourne, Adelaide University, Monash University and the University of Newcastle.
Internships
Boeing offers a twelve-week intern program providing second to fourth-year university students with practical experience and networking opportunities. Full-time placements in engineering, supply chain, IT and finance across Australia, allow students to apply their academic skills in real-world settings. Pre-register your interest via the button below to be notified when applications open.
Graduates
Boeing Australia’s Graduate Program gives recent and soon-to-be graduates a 24-month pathway to hands-on technical training, professional development, and networking. The program spans engineering, supply chain, finance and IT. Interested individuals should pre-register via the button below to receive notifications about application openings.
Boeing Australia offers Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs that provide hands-on experience alongside seasoned professionals. Participants develop practical skills while working on live aerospace projects, creating pathways to rewarding careers and growth opportunities.
Programs are offered through Boeing Aerostructures Australia (BAA) and Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) with specialisations such as Aerospace Worker and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer across various disciplines. Opportunities are available in Amberley, Townsville, and Melbourne. Interested candidates should visit Boeing’s Careers page to apply and take part in interviews and assessments.
