Maintenance Operations Manager

The Boeing Company

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Amberley

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/16/2026

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Job Summary

Job Description

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:

Business Support

Position Type:

Permanent

Job Reference:

BOE/1947727

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Boeing Defence Australia

Maintenance Operations Manager - Phased Maintenance Interval (PMI)

About the role:

Are you an experienced Aviation Maintenance Leader ready to step up and make an impact? Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Operations Manager to lead our Phased Maintenance Interval (PMI) team supporting the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler program at RAAF Base Amberley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a front-line manager with an aviation maintenance background who wants to step into a leadership role with real impact. Youll guide a skilled team, support safe and efficient maintenance outcomes, and contribute to one of Australias most advanced Defence aviation programs.

If youre motivated by leadership, teamwork, and operational excellence, this role could be the perfect next step.

In this role you will:

Lead a multidisciplinary maintenance team delivering scheduled and emergent PMI activities

Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency

Support technicians and engineers through coaching, mentoring, and clear direction

Work closely with production planning, engineering, and supply chain teams to meet schedule and resource requirements

Drive first-time quality, continuous improvement, and process standardisation

Build strong working relationships with customer stakeholders and internal teams

Help create a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture

About You:

Experience in aircraft maintenance management, production leadership, or team supervision

Background in Defence, aviation, or civil MRO environments

Understanding of regulatory and quality frameworks such as DASR Part 145, AS9110, CASA, or equivalent

Strong people leadership skills with the ability to manage performance and priorities

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A practical, proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Familiarity with the maintenance schedule of the Super Hornet/Growler platform would be highly regarded

The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1)

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: www.agsva.gov.au

Why Join Us?

Attractive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary package under our Enterprise Agreement, along with exceptional career development opportunities to help you grow.

Invest in

Your Future:

We offer educational assistance to support your professional development and help you succeed.

Prioritise Your Wellbeing:

Access our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support, plus receive a complimentary annual flu vaccination to keep you healthy.

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.

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