Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE-1940887 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 10, 2026
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Apprentice Aircraft Spray Painter (Surface Finisher)
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a motivated and career-focused Apprentice Aircraft Spray painter to join our Maintenance Team at RAAF Base Amberley.
As our newest team member, you will be responsible for gaining skills and experience in surface finishing on various aircraft platforms and aircraft components, to achieve your Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing.
Our team at RAAF Base Amberley supports Defence Force's fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornet, C-17 Globemaster and E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop the technical skills, discipline and experience required to build a long-term career in military aviation maintenance.
Your Day:
No two days are the same, however here is an example of what activities you can expect to undertake during your apprenticeship:
In addition to the above, to successfully complete your apprenticeship you will also be required to:
Your checklist for success:
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence
Benefits
We are also committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent, ex-Defence personnel and anyone who has commenced study in an automotive spray-painting discipline, are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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