Morson Talent is currently seeking a Chinook Technical Publications Specialist to work on the behalf of our aerospace client.
This position will be based in Gosport, on a hybrid working pattern.
Our client is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and are very much in a growth phase.
Our clients engineering function operates a matrix organisation consisting of engineering departments that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes.
Reliability Centred Maintenance Analysis • Reliability and Maintainability • Logistic Support Analysis • Engineering Data Exploitation • Obsolescence Management • Technical Publications • Product Support Engineering.
The successful candidate will be required to lead in establishing support requirements, costs, technical objectives, definitions, statement of work break-down, reports, master schedule, program implementation and integration plans.
Monitors process development and coordination of activities to ensure technical data and procedures are documented and current.
You will serve as subject matter expert to management and special external spokesperson for the organisation on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans and objectives.
The job role will encompass leading the Publications team and supporting them on their day to day execution of the CH-47 Chinook publication deliverables to meet the contract requirements.
The successful candidate will lead the CH-47 Chinook publications team to ensure First Time Quality is applied to all publication updates and that they comply with quality management system requirements.
Key Skills required • Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead and mentor a technical publications team, driving high performance and ensuring delivery of quality outputs.
• Project & Program Management: Expertise in developing support requirements, cost estimates, master schedules, and program implementation plans.
Skilled in monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring contract compliance.
• Technical Publications Expertise: Deep knowledge of technical documentation processes, standards, and quality management systems, including document configuration, version control, and archival.
• Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance: Ability to review and edit technical publications for grammar, format, style, clarity, and technical accuracy, ensuring First Time Quality.
• Recognized authority in technical publications, able to serve as a spokesperson and advisor on policies, plans, and objectives.
• Change & Configuration Management: Skilled in managing engineering change proposals and assessing their impact on product support and documentation.
• Digital Tools & Data Management: Familiarity with digital publishing tools, data management systems, and cloud-based delivery platforms is advantageous.
Ideal Experience: • Technical Publications Leadership: Several years leading technical publications or documentation teams, preferably within aerospace or defence sectors.
• Aerospace/Defence Industry Knowledge: Experience with military aircraft documentation • Standards & Compliance: MIL-SPEC, S1000D) and quality management systems.
• Customer-Facing Roles: Proven track record working directly with government or defence customers, managing contractual deliverables and customer relationships.
• Project & Program Management: Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, schedules, and budgets with both the provision of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Component Maintenance Manuals. Minimum 6 month contract Hybrid of 3 days office 2 days home working If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on for further information.