Apache Tech Pubs Author in Yeovil

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

BDUK has a requirement to support a range of Technical Publications supporting the platform with both the provision of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Component Maintenance Manuals. This position will execute against contract requirements with a Safety and First Time Quality mind-set working within an integrated team environment.

The job role will encompass supporting the Publications Lead in the day to day execution of the Aircraft publications deliverables to meet the contract requirements associated with publication discrepancy reports (MoD F765), generation of amendments and updates to Air System Document Set, review technical support publications for grammatical errors, format and style per guidelines. You will contribute to establishing standards and guidelines for technical document structure and format and recommend content edits to improve clarity, impact, flow, meaning, and readability.

You will also be required to research source data to verify that support publications are technically accurate and participate in reviews both internally and with the customer. You will also be able to maintain document configuration, data files and archives. The successful candidate will support the Publications Lead to ensure First Time Quality is applied to all publication updates and that they comply with quality management system requirements.

This post may be required to interface between the customer and other key stakeholders in the absence of the Publications Lead, therefore good communication skills are essential. This post requires an understanding of the MoD Unsatisfactory Feature Reporting (UFR) process (MoD F765), aircraft and component maintenance procedures.

The role will gather / analyze customer requirements, research and compile source technical information to underpin and assess requests for change in accordance with documented processes. The publication specialist will determine graphic and authoring requirements and develop detailed estimates and work sheets for integration into the applicable documents. The post will also require the individual to demonstrate ability for multi-tasking in a diverse teaming environment. Prior aviation maintenance experience is desirable and occasional travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications (Skills/Experience):

• Conversant with ASD S1000D and or AVP70.
• Previous experience in the Aviation Technical Publication (CMM, AMM, EMM, IPC) Authoring environment is essential.
• Experience of working with Simplified Technical English.
• An understanding of Support Engineering, as applied to a maintenance environment.
• The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential.

Preferred Qualifications (Skills/Experience):

• Focus on delivering first time quality, with attention to detail and alignment with supporting engineering documentation.
• Ability to work with cross functional departments to understand and deliver required outputs compliant with organisational processes and procedures.
• Previous experience with MoD Form 765 processes desirable.
• Previous experience liaising with internationally located Teams, including Design Organization (DO) interface.
• Preferred but not essential, rotary wing publications authoring experience.
• Experience with creating graphics would be desired, but is not essential.

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

What Boeing Offers You:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• An inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan.
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 6x annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools and incentives.

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 10, 2026.

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.