Technical Publications Specialist
Rate: £38 - £44 per hour
Location: Gosport, Hampshire (Hybrid)
Start Date: Mid-October
Duration: 12 months
Shifts: No shift work required
Clearances: BPSS to start, SC clearance required during assignment
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Publications Specialist to support the maintenance and improvement of the CH47 Chinook Air System Document Set. You'll work within a specialist engineering support team, ensuring compliance with MAA regulatory standards and supporting additional platforms when required.
This role requires a mix of technical publication authoring, compliance checking, and collaboration with engineering and customer stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of aircraft maintenance and component maintenance manuals.
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🔧 Key Responsibilities
* Author, edit, and maintain technical publications (AMM, CMM, EMM, IPC).
* Review and update publications in response to discrepancy reports (MoD F765).
* Apply ASD S1000D and Simplified Technical English standards.
* Research source data to ensure technical accuracy of documentation.
* Ensure all updates meet First Time Quality standards and regulatory compliance.
* Liaise with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
* Participate in internal and customer reviews.
* Support graphic and authoring requirements as needed.
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✅ Required Skills & Experience
* Strong rotary wing technical publication authoring experience (CH-47 Chinook preferred).
* Proficiency in ASD S1000D and/or AVP70.
* Experience with Simplified Technical English.
* Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings.
* Experience with MoD Form 765 processes desirable.
* Previous aviation maintenance or support engineering knowledge.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver First Time Quality.
* Effective communicator, able to work with cross-functional and international teams.
* Graphic creation experience desirable but not essential.
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🌟 Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
* Work on a high-profile defence platform.
* Join a collaborative, hybrid-working team environment.
* Develop expertise in technical publications supporting rotary wing aircraft.
* Contribute to critical projects that ensure operational readiness and safety.
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