Aviation Technical Publications Development/Authoring Specialist
We are looking for Aviation Technical Publications Development/Authoring Specialist. The role will comprise of organizing, reviewing and editing technical publications, documentation, and related data. You will be required to gather and analyse customer requirements to understand scope and required elements. The job role will encompass supporting the Publications Lead in the day-to-day execution of the publications and deliverables to meet contract requirements associated with publication discrepancy reports (MoD F765), generation of amendments and updates, review technical support publications for grammatical errors, format and style per guidelines. You will contribute to establishing standards and guidelines for technical document structure and format and recommend content edits to improve clarity, impact, flow, meaning, and readability. You will also be required to research source data to verify that support publications are technically accurate. Participate in reviews internally and with the customer. Maintain document configuration, data files, and archives. The successful candidate will support the Publications Lead to ensure First Time Quality is applied to all publication updates and they comply with quality management system requirements. This post may be required to interface between the customer and other key stakeholders in the absence of the publications lead, therefore good communication skills are essential. The post will also require the individual to demonstrate ability for multi-tasking in a diverse teaming environment. Prior aviation maintenance experience is desirable and occasional travel may be required.
Responsibilities
* Organize, review and edit technical publications, documentation, and related data.
* Gather and analyze customer requirements to define scope and required elements.
* Support the Publications Lead in the day-to-day execution of publications and deliverables to meet contract requirements.
* Generate amendments and updates, review technical support publications for grammatical errors.
* Format and style documents per guidelines.
* Establish standards and guidelines for technical document structure and format.
* Recommend content edits to improve clarity, impact, flow, meaning, and readability.
* Research source data to verify technical accuracy of support publications.
* Participate in internal and customer reviews.
* Maintain document configuration, data files, and archives.
* Ensure First Time Quality on all publication updates and compliance with quality management system requirements.
* Interface with customer and key stakeholders in the absence of the Publications Lead.
* Demonstrate ability for multi-tasking in a diverse teaming environment.
Basic Skills & Requirements
* Conversant with ASD S1000D and/or AVP70.
* Previous experience in the Aviation Technical Publication (CMM, AMM, EMM, IPC) Authoring environment.
* Experience working with Simplified Technical English.
* Understanding of Support Engineering as applied to a maintenance environment.
* Ability to work with cross‑functional departments to deliver required outputs compliant with organisational processes and procedures.
* Focus on delivering first‑time quality with attention to detail and alignment with supporting engineering documentation.
* Must be able to obtain UK SC security clearance.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
* Previous experience with MoD Form 765 processes.
* Previous experience liaising with internationally located teams, including Design Organization interface.
* Experience with CH‑47 Chinook or rotary wing publications authoring (preferred).
* Experience with creating graphics (desired).
* Education to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eligibility
Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. This requisition is for a locally‑hired position in the UK. Candidates must be able to obtain United Kingdom Security Check. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
* Continuous learning and career development.
* Inclusive culture with flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
* Excellent adoption and parental leave options – 23 days plus UK public holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year.
* Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
* Company‑paid BUPA medical plan.
* Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
* Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from week 27.
* Life insurance: 6× annual salary.
* Learning Together programme for personal and career development.
* Access to well‑being programs, tools, and incentives.
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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