Technical Author - Aviation
Location: Oxfordshire
A leading aviation engineering and maintenance organisation is seeking an experienced Technical Author to join its growing technical services team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace environment, supporting the creation and control of critical maintenance documentation used by engineering and technical teams.
The successful candidate will play a key role in translating complex maintenance and engineering requirements into clear, structured work instructions that support the safe and efficient execution of aircraft maintenance activities.
The Role
Working closely with maintenance managers, planning engineers, and operational teams, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical documentation, task cards, and work instructions used throughout the maintenance organisation.
You will ensure documentation is accurate, compliant, easy to follow, and reflects the latest approved maintenance data.
Key Responsibilities
Translate complex maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and engineering instructions into clear, sequential task cards and work packages.
Interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and other approved maintenance data.
Manage document revision control processes, ensuring engineers always have access to current and approved documentation.
Collaborate with technicians and engineers to validate work instructions within the operational environment.
Conduct usability reviews to ensure procedures are practical, executable, and aligned with maintenance best practice.
Drive continuous improvement of technical documentation through stakeholder feedback and operational experience.
Support compliance within a highly regulated aviation maintenance environment.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Experience working with complex engineering or technical processes.
Strong technical writing and document creation skills.
Ability to interpret technical information and convert it into clear, concise instructions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital documentation systems.
Ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders across engineering and operational teams.
Engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent minimum).
Desirable
Previous aviation maintenance experience.
Knowledge of Part 145 and/or Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) environments.
Exposure to maintenance planning activities.
Experience using aviation maintenance software systems.
Aviation industry qualifications or familiarisation training.
About You
You are a detail-oriented technical professional who takes ownership of your work and thrives in a structured, regulated environment. You enjoy working collaboratively with engineers and technicians, have a logical approach to problem-solving, and can consistently deliver high-quality documentation to tight deadlines.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £58,000
Private Medical Insurance
Generous Pension Scheme
Annual Bonus Opportunities
Employee Share Schemes
Health Cash Plan
Life and Personal Accident Insurance
Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Employee Wellbeing Support
Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Flexible Benefits
Security & Eligibility
Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to undergo DBS checks and be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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