Technical Data Engineer - Landing Gear Systems
Location: Filton (60% onsite - increased onsite during initial months)
Contract: Until November 2026 (likely extension)
Rate: £45.00 per hour Umbrella / £33.64 per hour PAYE
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm)
Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35
The Role
Our client is seeking a Technical Data Engineer to join their Landing Gear Systems team, supporting the creation and delivery of aircraft maintenance documentation across the full aircraft lifecycle.
Working within a transnational technical data environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring maintenance manuals accurately reflect aircraft configuration, supporting airline customers and contributing to aircraft safety, reliability and operational efficiency.
This position has a strong focus on Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Troubleshooting Manuals (TSM), with Landing Gear experience highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Author, review and maintain AMM and TSM documentation for Landing Gear systems
Analyse design changes, drawings and modifications to assess impact on maintenance documentation
Ensure documentation meets ICA and EASA regulatory requirements
Manage source data planning, verification and incorporation
Respond to airline customer technical queries within agreed timescales
Provide active support during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and in‑service issues
Monitor and coordinate subcontracted authoring activities
Lead and contribute to technical reviews with design teams and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with safety, quality and technical data standards
Drive continuous improvement in technical data processes, tools and ways of working
Skills & Experience Required
Background in Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Technical Data
Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation (AMM, TSM essential)
Understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance and production processes
Experience working with configuration management and design data
Familiarity with international technical authoring standards and tools
Landing Gear experience highly desirable
CMM (Component Maintenance Manual) experience considered
Proactive, detail‑driven and confident working with technical stakeholders
Strong communication and organisational skills
If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan