Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standards.
On behalf of our global client, we are currently recruiting a skilled Flight Operations Technical Publications Manager to join their Flight Operations team. This is a new and pivotal role, responsible for managing and maintaining the Flight Manual suite and associated technical publications throughout their lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for all Flight Ops documentation, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery.
Job Title: Flight Operations Technical Publications Manager
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Work Type: 12 Month FTC
Salary: Competitive plus a great benefits package
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage Flight Manual Set: Oversee the full lifecycle of the Flight Manual suite, including day-to-day management and long-term technical publication projects.
Ensure regulatory compliance: Maintain alignment with UK CAA standards and industry best practices; draft and update content as required.
Verify Permissions, Approvals, Exemptions (PAVEs): Ensure all PAVEs are current, documented, and compliant.
Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Safety, Flight Ops Compliance, technical editors, and aircraft SMEs; liaise with the CAA where necessary.
Provide aviation expertise: Contribute operational knowledge to author and maintain high-quality manuals.
Maintain quality and deadlines: Guarantee accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of all documentation.
Support Flight Ops Support team: Offer resilience and assistance across the wider Flight Ops function when required.Experience / skills / qualifications
Strong understanding of UK CAA regulatory framework and civilian flying environment.
Proven ability to author and manage high-quality technical documents.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to delegate effectively.
Experience in aviation operations or technical publications management is highly desirable