Publications (Ops)

Airbus SE; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking an Aircrew Publications Officer to join the Edinburgh-based team supporting the P-8A Poseidon fleet. You will author and manage aircrew orders, information and publications, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Working embedded with defence partners, you will integrate data from US Navy/RAAF and maintain change control across NATOPS materials while supporting on-ground and in-flight documentation accessibility.

Qualifications

• Proven background developing, reviewing, or amending operational procedures.
• Hands-on publishing experience with FrameMaker or similar tools and XML/SD authoring.
• Eligibility for Australian PV Defence clearance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data and engineering updates to author official P-8A aircrew manuals and checklists.
• Incorporate Interim Changes and IFCs across NATOPS manuals and related guides.
• Manage the P-8A SharePoint portal and EFB content, ensuring access to up-to-date docs.
• Liaise with aircrew RFIs, log and route through SRSPO, and deliver clear answers.
• Perform peer reviews and QA on submissions to DASR/MAO standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, writers, and flight ops to improve workflows.

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

XML/SD authoring tools

MS SharePoint

EFB content management

Job description

About this role

Aircrew Publications Officer

Location: Edinburgh (SA)

Clearance Requirement: Australian Positive Vetting (PV) Defence Security Clearance

Work Model: Full-time, embedded on-site alongside RAAF 92 Wing aircrew

About the Role

At Airbus Australia Pacific, we know that precise, reliable information is what keeps aircraft in the sky and our service men and women safe on mission. We are looking for an Aircrew Publications Officer to join our integrated engineering and technical support team based at RAEAF Base Edinburgh.

Embedded directly within our Surveillance and Response team, you will act as the crucial link between technical engineering updates, US Navy/RAAF operational data, and the flight deck. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management, authoring, and seamless distribution of Aircrew Orders, Information, and Publications (OIP) for Australia's fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Whether delivering real-time digital updates directly to aircrew Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) or managing physical flight manuals, your meticulous attention to detail will directly ensure platform airworthiness and operational capability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Interpret operational data and engineering updates from US Navy and RAAF stakeholders, authoring accurate procedural updates into official P-8A aircrew manuals and checklists.
• Process and incorporate Interim Changes (ICs) and Interim Flight Clearances (IFCs) across NATOPS Flight Manuals, NATIP, NTRP, pocket checklists, and Beach Level Instructions.
• Manage the P-8A SharePoint portal and EFB applications (Content Locker / PDF Expert), ensuring 92WG aircrew have instant access to up-to-date documentation on the ground and in the air.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for aircrew Requests for Information (RFIs) - logging, investigating, routing through SRSPO, and delivering clear answers back to operational crews.
• Conduct peer reviews and quality checks on change submissions, ensuring complete alignment with Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR / MAO).
• Work side-by-side with engineers, technical writers, and 92WG flight operations personnel to foster continuous improvement and streamline publishing workflows.

Who You Are

You are an experienced aviation professional who takes immense pride in knowing that the quality of your work directly supports active mission success. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate naturally with both engineers and operational personnel, and possess an unshakeable commitment to flight safety.

Essential Experience & Requirements

• Proven background developing, reviewing, or amending operational procedures or technical publications.
• Hands-on experience with publishing and editing suites (Adobe FrameMaker, XML/SD authoring tools) and MS SharePoint / EFB content management systems.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain (or currently hold) an Australian Positive Vetting (PV) Defence security clearance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service mindset and a track record of building positive relationships across military and industry teams.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation, aviation maintenance, airworthiness management, or a similarly regulated aerospace environment.
• Background as military aircrew, flight operations support, or an aviation maintenance trade.
• Understanding of or exposure to the Defence Technical Regulatory framework (DASR/MAO or equivalent military/commercial standards).
• Familiarity with military publication standards (SD, MIL-DTL-H, AAP. RAAF Procedures Manual).

Why Join Airbus in Australia?

When you join Airbus, you become part of a passionate, global team united by a common purpose: We make it fly.

Here at RAAF Base Edinburgh, you won't be working in isolation, you'll be embedded in a supportive, friendly team that works shoulder-to-shoulder with Defence personnel every day. We offer:

• Meaningful Work: Direct, daily impact on key Australian national security capabilities.
• Supportive Culture: A warm, inclusive environment where safety, well-being, and continuous professional growth are prioritised.
• Professional Development: Exposure to world-class aviation platforms and continuous learning opportunities within global aerospace engineering networks.

Applications Close: 08 November

Airbus is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applicants must be eligible for a high-level Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.