Contract Technical Author (Aerospace)

VennGroup; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 96,432,000 - 104,698,000; Full time

Job summary

VennGroup seeks an Aerospace Technical Author for a major documentation programme based in Farnborough. The role requires creating, maintaining and converting aircraft manuals to ATA100 and S1000D, with strong FrameMaker skills.

The initial 12-month contract has a high likelihood of extension in a major aerospace programme. The successful candidate will work on ATA100 manuals and S1000D conversions across AMM, CMM, and related documentation, in a hybrid-first arrangement with substantial remote

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aerospace Technical Author
• Strong working knowledge of ATA100 and S1000D
• Experience producing or converting aircraft technical manuals AMM's & CMM
• Strong Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker
• Ability to work within large aerospace documentation programmes

Responsibilities

• Creation, maintenance, and conversion of aircraft technical documentation for a long-term Farnborough project.
• Work will include ATA100 manuals and S1000D conversion across diverse aircraft documentation.

Skills

ATA100 Knowledge

S1000D Knowledge

AMM & CMM Experience

Documentation Standards

Large Programme Experience

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

Technical Author
Farnborough (First month hybrid, then 90% remote)
Rate: £35 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: Approx. 2 weeks
Duration: 12 months initially (strong likelihood of 36 months)
Clearance: Not needed but a bonus

Summary

Our client is currently supporting a major aerospace documentation programme and are looking for experienced Aerospace Technical Authors to join a long-term project based in Farnborough.

This role will suit seasoned aerospace documentation specialists with strong experience working to ATA100 and S1000D standards, along with Adobe FrameMaker. The initial contract is expected to run for at least 12 months, with the potential for longer-term extensions as the programme develops.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and conversion of aircraft technical documentation, supporting a long-term project based in Farnborough. Work will include both ATA100 manuals and S1000D conversion projects across a wide range of aircraft documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Aerospace Technical Author
• Strong working knowledge of ATA100 and S1000D
• Experience producing or converting aircraft technical manuals AMM's & CMM
• Strong Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker
• Ability to work within large aerospace documentation programmes

Documentation Scope

ATA100 Manuals

• Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)
• Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
• Illustrated Parts Catalogue (AIPC)
• Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)

S1000D Conversions

• MMEL
• AFM
• AMM
• AIPC

S1000D Documentation

• Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP)
• Aircraft Recovery Manual (ARM)
• Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)
• Component Parts Catalogue (CPC)
• Fault Isolation Manual (FIM)
• Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
• Maintenance Planning Document (MPD)
• Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
• Service Bulletins (SB)
• Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM)
• Weight & Balance Manual (WBM)
• Standard Wiring Practices Manual (SWPM)
• System Schematic Manual (SSM)