Flight Scheduler

The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experience Flight Scheduler to join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team.

This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a foundational team bringing this latest Defence capability online. The Australian Apache's will join the growing global fleet of over 1200 aircraft operating in 18 countries including coalition and regional partners.

It is suited to self-motivated professionals with experience in Defence operational flying squadrons who will rise to the challenge of establishing initial operational foundations and then perform vital scheduling and programming support tasks.

In return you'll be rewarded with a challenging and dynamic career with BDA.

Program overview
The AH-64E Apache program provides advanced attack helicopter capability to the Australian Defence Force, enabling precision strike, armed reconnaissance and close air support. This program sustains a critical combat capability, supports interoperability with coalition partners, and underpins Australia's land and joint operations.

Why this role is exciting

• Contribute to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that directly supports national defence and joint operations.
• Work on complex aircraft systems.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering hands-on maintenance, systems engineering, supply and test activities with direct operational impact.

What you'll get to do:

• Establish Initial Operational Foundations: Lead the establishment of robust processes, procedures, and business cadence in the scheduling function, ensuring a seamless transition from capability set-up to full operational status.
• Manage Daily Operations: Execute the daily management and coordination of the flying program and administrative course reporting activities at the School of Army Aviation (SAA).
• Program Training Systems: Manage the training information system, including the development of short and medium-term flying training plans and schedules. This includes the ability to forward-plan and synchronise discrete components of the training and flying programs to ensure effective de-confliction of tasking.
• Manage Schedule Risk: Support coordination and re-scheduling efforts for all training event changes. This includes performing schedule risk assessments, developing alternative plan analyses, and providing reporting documentation to justify changes or elevate identifiable issues regarding delays and impacts.
• Database Administration: Assist with the administration of the Patriot Excalibur (PEX) database system on behalf of the Operations Cell.
• Operational Autonomy: Work with minimal supervision as part of a dynamic operations cell, delivering high-quality services in support of flying operations.

Who we're looking for:
Essential

• Minimum of three years' experience in a flying operations support and programming role
• Demonstrated track record in driving process and productivity improvement
• Demonstrated experience employing the FlightPro software package
• Exceptional communication skills with business, customers, and other stakeholders.

Desirable

• Competent knowledge of the Patriot Excalibur (PEX), Sentinel, PMKeyS and Objective planning, scheduling and reporting tools
• Experience working within a Defence environment
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft programs (Outlook/ Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Security requirement:

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location:

• Townsville, QLD.

Boeing values that guide the work we do:

• Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Why join the AH-64E Apache Australia team:

• Support a critical, high-readiness combat aviation capability that protects Australia's interests and supports joint operations.
• Gain experience and professional growth with access to targeted training and career development pathways.
• Build deep rotary‑wing expertise — and be part of a mission-focused team delivering operational outcomes in partnership with the Australian Army and industry.

How to Apply:

• Click on the link and include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
• Include a current CV that includes your work history and qualifications.

Join us and help sustain a world-class combat aviation capability — deliver operational readiness, advance sovereign capability, and contribute to the next chapter of Boeing in Australia.