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Publication development spec (technical writing & publishing)

Hook
Boeing
Technical writer
Posted: 20h ago
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Job Description

Qualifications:

The job role will encompass supporting the Publications Lead in the day to day execution of the UK CH-47 publications deliverables to meet contract requirements associated with publication discrepancy reports (MoD F765), generation of amendments and updates to the UK CH-47 Air System Document Set, 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.

This post requires an understanding of the MoD Unsatisfactory Feature Reporting (UFR) process (MoD F765), aircraft and component maintenance procedures. The role will; gather / analyze customer requirements, research and compile source technical information to underpin and assess requests for change in accordance with documented processes. The publication specialist will determine graphic and authoring requirements and develop detailed estimates and work sheets for integration into the applicable documents..

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.


Key skills required for the post:

1. Conversant with ASD S1000D and or AVP70.
2. Experience of working with Simplified Technical English.
3. An understanding of Support Engineering as applied to a maintenance environment.
4. Ability to work with cross functional departments to understand and deliver required outputs compliant with organisational processes and procedures.
5. Focus on delivering first time quality with attention to detail and alignment with supporting engineering documentation.


Experience Required:

6. Previous experience in the Aviation Technical Publication (CMM, AMM, EMM, IPC) Authoring environment is essential.
7. Previous experience with MoD Form 765 processes desirable.
8. Previous experience liaising with internationally located Teams, including Design Organization (DO) interface.
9. Preferred but not essential, CH-47 Chinook or rotary wing publications authoring experience.
10. Experience with creating graphics would be desired but not essential.

Ideally you will be educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Essential to be able to obtain UK SC security clearance.


Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

This role is onsite position with flexible working hours.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Day Shift (United Kingdom)

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