At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and update technical publications for the CH-47 Chinook aircraft.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace company with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with potential for travel and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aviation by ensuring safety and compliance in technical documentation.
- Qualifications: Experience in aviation technical publications and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Role: Technical Author / Publications Specialist
Location: Gosport - Hybrid
Type: 12 months - initially
Salary: Dependent on experience
Client Overview
Our globally leading aerospace client is seeking a Technical Author / Publications Development Specialist for the CH-47, Chinook, aircraft. The company has over 2,100 employees in the UK and delivers advanced aerospace and defence capabilities to the UK Armed Forces. Its portfolio spans platforms such as the E-7, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Chinook, Apache, autonomous systems, and training services.
Job Context
The role sits within the Product Support Engineering Department, specifically within the Technical Publications team, and will focus on the ongoing improvement and maintenance of the CH-47 Air System Document Set in line with MAA regulatory standards. Occasional support to other platforms may be required. The position reports to the Technical Publications Manager (Yeovil) and is based primarily at RAF Gosport.
Role Overview
The Publications Development Specialist will be responsible for creating, reviewing, editing, and updating technical publications, including Aircraft and Component Maintenance Manuals. The role requires analysing customer requirements, implementing updates from publication discrepancy reports (MoD Form 765), and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, and first‑time quality expectations.
Key Tasks
- Review, author, and amend technical documents in line with organisational guidelines.
- Ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with ASD S1000D, AVP70, and Simplified Technical English standards.
- Research technical source data and verify maintenance information.
- Support document configuration management and archival processes.
- Liaise with customers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies.
- Support the Publications Lead with day‑to‑day deliverables and deputise where required.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Strong background in aviation technical publications (CMM, AMM, EMM, IPC).
- Proficiency with ASD S1000D and/or AVP70.
- Experience with Simplified Technical English.
- Knowledge of MoD Form 765 processes desirable.
- Understanding of aviation maintenance and support engineering.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative team environment.
- Previous Chinook or rotary‑wing publications authoring experience preferred.
- Experience creating technical graphics beneficial.
Additional Information
The role may involve occasional travel and requires excellent communication skills to support customer engagement and cross‑functional collaboration.
Technical Author in Fareham employer: INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD
Join a leading aerospace and defence company in Bristol or Yeovil, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to engineering excellence and innovation. With a strong focus on employee development, our collaborative work culture fosters continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional growth within the engineering domain. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working arrangements and contribute to impactful projects that ensure safety and compliance across various engineering processes.
