Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

Amberley, Queensland

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Job ID BOE-1953759 Date posted 10/21/2026 Location Amberley, Queensland Company

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:	RAAF Base Amberley
Category:	Trade / Operations
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1953759
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

The Opportunity

Join our team at BDA's Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Capability as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) on the MQ-28 Ghost Bat program.

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an uncrewed teaming aircraft designed to be a force multiplier providing affordable, intelligent mass while reducing risk to existing crewed assets. The MQ-28 is the first aircraft conceived, designed and manufactured (outside the US for Boeing) in Australia in over 50 years.

What you will bring to BDA

As an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will have:

Certificate IV in Aeroskills ( Mechanical)

Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulations.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen to be able to possess an Australian NV1 Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain.
Hold a C class driver's license.
Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders.

Desirable

Previous experience working with Military aircraft.

Hold CASA or DASA Maintenance License or the ability to obtain.
Be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety procedures.
Have a working knowledge of computer-based maintenance management systems.

This role may require travel and periods working away from home. It's a great chance to immerse yourself in a different environment with our customer while carrying out the duties of the role

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance ( Negative Vetting 1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

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 part of BDA, you will join innovative and ethical professionals who possess the critical skills required to develop and deliver world-class capabilities and systems that protect Australia and its national interests.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while working within a diverse team committed to excellence, innovation, and continual advancement.

Benefits

Formal reward and recognition program
Access to discounted health insurance, travel, and accommodation
Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave, and First Nation Cultural Leave
Opportunities to engage with social and community groups, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and STEM-focused initiatives

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.

We are also committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and Defence Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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