Job Summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experienced Qualified Flying Instructor (Category A) for the AH-64 Apache sustainment team in Townsville, Queensland. This role involves delivering high-quality instruction in airborne, synthetic, and ground-based training for AH-64E pilots, contributing to Australia's sovereign combat helicopter capability.

About the Role

The Qualified Flying Instructor will be responsible for setting the standard for aviation excellence by delivering world-class instruction across all aspects of flight training. This includes overseeing flight operations, maintaining currency and qualifications, championing safety, and managing instructional and administrative tasks to ensure seamless training workflows. The role actively contributes to the continuous improvement of training methodologies and team performance.

Requirements

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.
A minimum of 2,000 hours total turbine rotary wing flying experience, with at least 1,500 hours 'Pilot in Command'.
A minimum of 250 hours total AH-64E flying experience, with at least 100 hours 'Pilot In Command'.
A minimum of 700 hours of instructional experience, of which at least 500 hours is aircraft instructional.
Military command Night Vision Device (NVD) qualification or civilian equivalent.
Fluency 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 Qualifications

Military Instrument Rating Assessor or civilian equivalent.
Hold all qualifications as required by AAvnTC SOPs.
Previous instructional experience on synthetic devices.
Previous military flying instruction experience.
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.

Security Requirements

Australian applicants: Ability to obtain/maintain a Defence security clearance.
Non-Australian applicants: Willingness to undertake Australian Citizenship and obtain/maintain Australian Defence security clearance.

Location

Townsville, Queensland.