Technical Author - Aviation/ Rotary in Oxford

Technical Author - Aviation/ Rotary in Oxford

Oxford Full-Time No working from home possible
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Role Overview

Company: Arden White. Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Salary: From £100,000. Employment type: Full time. Onsite.

Support helicopter maintenance and modification programmes by producing clear, accurate, and usable task cards and work instructions within a regulated aviation environment. Work closely with maintenance managers, planning engineers, and hangar‑based technicians to ensure tasks are completed safely, logically, and in full compliance with approved data.

Responsibilities

  • Create, control, and maintain task cards and work cards for engineers and technicians
  • Translate complex maintenance tasks from AMMs and Service Bulletins into clear, step‑by‑step instructions
  • Ensure robust version control so the shop floor always works to the latest approved documentation
  • Validate workcards alongside technicians to ensure instructions are practical and executable
  • Work with key stakeholders to continuously improve documentation accuracy and usability
  • Support safe, efficient, and compliant aircraft maintenance activities

Person Specification

Essential

  • Experience working with complex engineering or technical processes
  • Ability to understand, extract, and write technical instructions in clear English
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and logical thinking
  • Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace)
  • Effective administration and document control skills
  • Ability to engage with engineers, planners, and maintenance teams

Desirable

  • Aviation experience as a maintainer or technical professional
  • Knowledge of Part 145 and/or Part CAMO environments
  • Exposure to maintenance planning activities
  • Experience using Envision

Qualifications

Essential

  • Engineering qualification (Level 3 equivalent or above)

Desirable

  • Part 145 / Part CAMO familiarisation or aviation industry training

Additional Requirements

  • DBS clearance and eligibility for SC clearance required
  • Must meet UK Export Control requirements
  • Legal right to work in the United Kingdom (no visa sponsorship available)

Legal & Security Clearances

  • Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) and ongoing compliance with UK Export Control regulations
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