Technical Writer

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment is seeking a Technical Writer to support an aviation engineering and maintenance organisation in Dubai. You will develop, review and maintain technical procedures and work instructions, converting legacy materials into clear, structured documents aligned with regulatory and safety standards.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, manage documentation via a Document Management System, and support process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience producing technical documentation in aviation or engineering environments.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and document control skills.
• Knowledge of structured authoring principles and technical documentation standards.
• Basic understanding of airline engineering and maintenance operations.
• Experience using document management systems and digital publishing tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain technical procedures and work instructions.
• Convert legacy documentation into structured procedures and visual process maps.
• Author, format, publish, and manage documentation through the Document Management System.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to capture technical knowledge and operational processes.
• Support process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation remains accurate, consistent, and accessible.
• Update procedures following operational, regulatory, or process changes.
• Support Safety Management System (SMS) activities and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Document control

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Document Management System

Digital publishing tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Writer to support an aviation engineering and maintenance organisation by developing, reviewing, and maintaining technical procedures and work instructions. This role is responsible for transforming complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that aligns with operational requirements, regulatory standards, and safety objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain technical procedures and work instructions.
• Convert legacy documentation into structured procedures and visual process maps.
• Author, format, publish, and manage documentation through the Document Management System.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to capture technical knowledge and operational processes.
• Support process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation remains accurate, consistent, and accessible.
• Update procedures following operational, regulatory, or process changes.
• Support Safety Management System (SMS) activities and promote a positive safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience producing technical documentation within aviation or engineering environments.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and document control skills.
• Knowledge of structured authoring principles and technical documentation standards.
• Basic understanding of airline engineering and maintenance operations.
• Experience using document management systems and digital publishing tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• SMS and Human Factors training.
• Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating visual process maps and workflow documentation.
• Previous experience working within an airline, MRO, or aviation maintenance environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading aviation organisation and contribute to the development of high-quality technical documentation that supports operational excellence, compliance, and safety.