Technical Author

Thompson Aero Seating; Banbridge; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Flexi time working

£5,000 employee referral bonus

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Zusammenfassung

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking a Technical Author to produce maintenance and training documentation for in-service products. You’ll collaborate with multiple departments to gather information and deliver accurate, clear manuals.

The role requires a degree in engineering or equivalent, strong technical knowledge, and proficiency in authoring software and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline.
• High level of technical and scientific knowledge with ability to apply to practical problems.
• Good understanding of authoring software and standard publishing practices.
• Strong background in gathering information and research.
• Ability to clearly convey technical content in writing, especially maintenance instructions.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office.

Aufgaben

• Produce Component Maintenance Manuals to ATA iSpec 2200 standard.
• Create training manuals for crew and maintenance personnel.
• Work with engineering design to produce Installation Documentation per Aircraft OEM standards.
• Manage workload to ensure on-time delivery of documentation.
• Create Service Bulletins to implement design changes on in-service programs.
• Create Service Information Letters for advisory information or maintenance clarification.
• Create Temporary Revisions for maintenance data/parts changes in CMMS.
• Attend project milestones and customer meetings as required.

Kenntnisse

Authoring software

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Engineering knowledge

Information gathering

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

The post holders will be responsible for producing technical documentation to support products in-service. As a Technical Author, you will be working with various other departments to accumulate the required information to create accurate and clear maintenance and training documentation.

Responsibilities

• Producing Component Maintenance Manuals to the ATA iSpec 2200 standard
• Producing training manuals for both crew and maintenance personnel
• Working with the engineering design team to produce Installation Documentation to the standard determined by the Aircraft OEM
• Managing workload to ensure on-time delivery of all documentation
• Creating Service Bulletins to implement design changes on current in-service programs
• Creating Service Information Letters to provide advisory information or maintenance clarification for current in-service programs
• Creating Temporary Revisions to implement changes to maintenance data and/or parts within the Component Maintenance Manual
• Attending project milestones and customer meetings as required

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - Corporate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Relevant Degree within Manufacturing/Engineering or relevant experience in an Engineering discipline
• A high level of technical and scientific knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to practical problems
• A good understanding of authoring software and standard authoring practises
• Strong background in gathering information and research
• Ability to clearly convey technical content in the written form, particularly in the form of maintenance instructions
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• The ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 18th October 2026 at 17:00.

For further infomation contact [e-mail]