Boeing Launches AH-64E Apache Maintainer Recruitment in Townsville

• Thirty-six roles for maintenance engineer apprenticeships and traineeships on offer
• No previous aircraft maintenance experience required

TOWNSVILLE, Queensland, Aug. 5, 2025 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] Defence Australia (BDA) has commenced a major recruitment drive for maintenance personnel to support Australia’s future fleet of AH-64E Apache helicopters.

The Australian subsidiary of the world’s largest aerospace company has 36 roles available for aircraft maintenance engineer apprentices and trainees to support the Australian Army’s vertical lift fleet, including the new Apaches, which will be based at RAAF Base Townsville from later this year.

Candidates don’t need prior aviation or defence experience to apply, with training to be provided locally to successful applicants from January 2026 by leading aviation training provider, Aviation Australia.

“It’s not every day that Townsville job seekers get the opportunity to work on one of the world’s most advanced military helicopters,” said Amy List, BDA’s managing director. “We encourage anyone seeking an exciting, long-term career at the cutting edge of aerospace to apply.

“Working on Apaches could be just the beginning of your Boeing career. We maintain a diverse fleet for the Australian Defence Force, including CH-47F Chinooks in Townsville, and F/A-18F Super Hornets and C-17A Globemaster IIIs in South-East Queensland.”

The 36 roles comprise 12 Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance traineeships; 12 Diploma in Aeroskills (Avionics) apprenticeships; and 12 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) apprenticeships.

To learn more about the apprenticeships and to apply, visit https://www.boeing.com.au/apachecareers. Applications close 31 August 2025.

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