Technical Author

Role: Technical Author / Publications Specialist

Location: Gosport - Hybrid

Role Type: 12 months - initially

Salary: Around 42 an hour, depending on experience

Client Overview:

Our globally leading aerospace client is seeking Technical Author / Publications Development Specialist for the CH47, Chinook, aircraft with over 2,100 employees in the UK, delivers advanced aerospace and defence capabilities to the UK Armed Forces. Their work spans platforms such as the E-7, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Chinook, Apache, autonomous systems, and training services.

This 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, operating under a hybrid working arrangement.

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 include:

• Reviewing, authoring, and amending technical documents in line with organisational guidelines.
• Ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with ASD S1000D, AVP70, and Simplified Technical English standards.
• Researching technical source data and verifying maintenance information.
• Supporting document configuration management and archival processes.
• Liaising with customers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Supporting the Publications Lead with day-to-day deliverables and deputising 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.

Note: Obtaining Security Clearance is vital for this role & sadly, sponsorship cannot be provided.