Document Controller

Abu Dhabi Aviation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Document Controller for a 9-month temporary position in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will manage document control, ensuring compliance with operational standards. Key responsibilities include coordinating with manual owners for updates, maintaining document version control, and supporting QA activities. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. Immediate availability is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in airline or OEM documentation.
• Good knowledge of company documentation standards required.
• Familiarity with XML-based documentation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, update, and process Change Requests for company manuals.
• Maintain operations manuals and ensure compliance with QA standards.
• Control and manage documents within the Document Management System.

Skills

Document control

Coordination skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school certification

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing or Aviation-related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat PDF Professional

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and organized Document Controller to join our team for 9 months.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a temporary position. We are specifically looking for candidates who are immediately available in UAE and currently under Family Sponsorship.

The Role

The Document Controller is responsible for maintaining, updating, and controlling company operational manuals, forms, and templates in coordination with document/manual owners. The role supports document revision control, formatting, and publication to ensure consistency, traceability, and compliance with company documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Manual Owners to draft, update, and process Change Requests (CRs) for company manuals and procedures
• Update and maintain operations manuals, forms, and templates in accordance with QA-defined standards
• Ensure documents follow approved formatting, structure, and appearanceAssist departments in formatting company documents to maintain a professional and consistent look
• Upload, manage, and control documents within the company’s Document Management System (DMS) or SharePoint
• Maintain version control, document status, and controlled distribution
• Support the transition and maintenance of documentation in structured formats (XML - basic level)
• Ensure timely updates and coordination of document approvals
• Support QA activities related to documentation control and standardisation

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an airline or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) documentation
• Good knowledge of Company Documentation (manuals, procedures, forms)
• Educated to a minimum of high school certification
• University degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing (Aviation-related qualification preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat PDF Professional
• Basic understanding of XML-based documentation
• Basic understanding of documentation and document control principles
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong time management, organisational, and interpersonal skills