About the role -
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Officer Avionics to join the CH-47F Chinook sustainment team at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera.
This is a key role supporting the continued airworthiness, operational availability, and sustainment of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter. You will provide technical expertise across avionic and electrical systems, helping to resolve maintenance issues, support repairs and modifications, and ensure the aircraft remains safe, reliable, and mission ready.
If you have strong avionics experience and want to work on a critical Defence platform in a high-performing team, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with Boeing.
Responsibilities -
As a Senior Technical Officer - Avionics, you will:
- Provide technical support for maintenance, repair, and preventative actions for CH-47F avionic and electrical systems.
- Support continued airworthiness and operational availability of the aircraft fleet.
- Work between engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to help resolve technical and operational issues.
- Apply avionics knowledge to research, test, evaluate, and support sustainment programs, modifications, repairs, and technical data.
- Assist with fault finding, troubleshooting, and solution development alongside engineering teams.
- Develop in-service correspondence and technical documentation to support safe operation and maintenance.
- Maintain and release avionics drawings, system designs, and engineering data in line with required standards.
- Provide technical and task supervision within single or cross-trade teams.
We are seeking candidates with:
- 3+ years' experience in avionics/electrical maintenance and/or engineering teams at a supervisory level.
- Strong technical knowledge of avionics and electrical systems.
- Demonstrated ability in fault finding, troubleshooting, and technical problem solving.
- Experience working collaboratively with engineering, maintenance, and operational stakeholders.
- Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation and drawings.
Highly regarded experience includes:
- Previous avionics technician experience in Defence service or Defence industry.
- Experience on rotary-wing or combat aircraft systems.
- Airline or aircraft sustainment experience.
- Exposure to continuing airworthiness or in-service support environments.
Qualifications -
- Relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience in avionics/electrical maintenance or engineering.
- Required AASB Engineering Authority: Logistics Engineer.
Please note: this role is primarily onsite at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera due to the nature of the work and operational requirements. Flexible arrangements may be available subject to business needs.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet Defence security requirements and must be willing to undergo the standard government vetting process, including a full life background check. BDA will sponsor and support the required clearance process.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses
- Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
- Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
- Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
- Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
- Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.
About the company:
With more than 4,500 team members across Boeing Australia, BDA plays a critical role in supporting Australia's security and strengthening its partnership with the ADF through advanced systems integration and defence capability. Our people are central to this success, with their commitment to local partnerships and community engagement reinforcing BDA's reputation as a trusted and valued contributor.
We empower all voices and embrace change, so help us be part of that change, and better the future of the nation. Turn a challenge into an opportunity for tomorrow.
We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
How to apply?
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Applications close at 5:00pm AEST on Friday, 31st July 2026
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