Technical Author

Indotronix International Corporation; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is looking for a Technical Author / Publications Specialist in Gosport. The role involves authoring and reviewing technical documents for the CH-47 aircraft, ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a strong background in aviation technical publications and must communicate effectively with stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid work model and requires security clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in aviation technical publications (CMM, AMM, EMM, IPC).
• Proficiency with ASD S1000D and/or AVP70.
• Experience with Simplified Technical English.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, authoring, and amending technical documents.
• Ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Researching technical source data.

Skills

Aviation technical publications

Proficiency with ASD S1000D

Experience with Simplified Technical English

Knowledge of MoD Form 765 processes

Understanding of aviation maintenance

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Previous Chinook publications experience

Experience creating technical graphics

Job description

Overview

Role: Technical Author / Publications Specialist

Location: Gosport - Hybrid

Role Type: 12 months - initially

Salary: Around £42 an hour, depending on experience

Client Overview: Our globally leading aerospace client is seeking Technical Author / Publications Development Specialist for the CH47, Chinook, aircraft with over 2,100 employees in the UK, delivers advanced aerospace and defence capabilities to the UK Armed Forces. Their work spans platforms such as the E-7, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Chinook, Apache, autonomous systems, and training services.

This role sits within the Product Support Engineering Department, specifically within the Technical Publications team, and will focus on the ongoing improvement and maintenance of the CH-47 Air System Document Set in line with MAA regulatory standards. Occasional support to other platforms may be required. The position reports to the Technical Publications Manager (Yeovil) and is based primarily at RAF Gosport, operating under a hybrid working arrangement.

Role Responsibilities

• Reviewing, authoring, and amending technical documents in line with organisational guidelines.
• Ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with ASD S1000D, AVP70, and Simplified Technical English standards.
• Researching technical source data and verifying maintenance information.
• Supporting document configuration management and archival processes.
• Liaising with customers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Supporting the Publications Lead with day-to-day deliverables and deputising where required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong background in aviation technical publications (CMM, AMM, EMM, IPC).
• Proficiency with ASD S1000D and/or AVP70.
• Experience with Simplified Technical English.
• Knowledge of MoD Form 765 processes desirable.
• Understanding of aviation maintenance and support engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative team environment.
• Previous Chinook or rotary-wing publications authoring experience preferred.
• Experience creating technical graphics beneficial.

Additional Information

The role may involve occasional travel and requires excellent communication skills to support customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Note: Obtaining Security Clearance is vital for this role and sadly, sponsorship cannot be provided.