Technical Author

Morson Talent; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace contractor based in Yeovil is seeking a Technical Author for an ongoing contract. The role involves preparing Service Bulletins and detailed engineering instructions, requiring strong technical knowledge and experience in aircraft operations. Candidates should possess an HNC in aviation or equivalent and familiarity with relevant software. The position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Understanding technical requirements and creating clear instructions.
• Knowledge of helicopter systems and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in maintenance and overhaul of aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Service Bulletins within KPI timelines.
• Liaising with Engineering to resolve technical data issues.
• Maintaining documentation for audit and compliance.

Skills

Technical documentation interpretation

Engineering knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

HNC in aviation-related subject or recognized engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Arbortext Editor

Frame Maker

Job description

Morson are currently seeking a Technical Author to join the team on an ongoing contracting basis. This role will be working for our large aerospace client based in Yeovil and will offer a hybrid style of working.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Preparation of Service Bulletins (SB) within KPI timescales, to communicate effectively, Engineering Technical Instructions (ETIs) to International customers.
• Where required, preparation of SB to detail instructions for embodiment of aircraft modifications, including parts and test requirements. This can involve validation of both the design, parts and instructions through an aircraft trial installation.
• Use sound technical and aircraft operational knowledge together with understanding of maintenance requirements to influence others in the direction the ETI / modification takes.
• Maintain close liaison between the Designers, specialist Engineers and other Subject Matter Experts at all levels within the Company and outside agencies.
• Carry out investigative work using both drawings and company wide data sources.
• Liaisons with Design/Engineering to resolve drawing and configuration control issues with the technical data provided and seek clarification whilst maintaining the audit trail back to engineering design.
• Estimate budget requirements for tasks.
• For all tasks work to achieve schedule adherence commensurate with priority requirements.
• Raising the relevant paper work to rectify the issues.
• Identify tasks requiring re-work to assist to reducing the cost of quality.
• Manage all data utilised and/or created in the course of your work including adoption of appropriate destruction methods for data no longer required. Properly record, maintain and manage information/documentation so that it is auditable, useable and meets relevant legislative and contractual requirements.
• Maintain traceability across the various systems and plans to ensure alignment and consistency of dates and man-hours.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Educated to at least HNC level in a relevant aviation related subject. Alternatively, to have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship followed by a period of employment in all aspects of aircraft maintenance and overhaul, sufficient to gain the necessary practical experience for the job role.
• An aptitude for understanding a technical requirement, interpreting technical documentation including drawings, writing instructions for customers which are accurate and clear for unambiguous compliance
• Knowledge of engineering and helicopter systems and experience in helicopter operations/support
• Knowledge of Airworthiness and Flight Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes
• Knowledge of Arbortext Editor and Frame Maker
• Knowledge of the Company Engineering organisation, quality processes, operating procedures and drawing systems.
• Have an understanding of LSA, publications production and spares provisioning.
• Keyboard skills, a working knowledge of computers and computer system applications.
• Interpersonal and written communication skills, the ability to make sound technical assessments/judgements based on knowledge and experience, self-motivated and able to work as part of an integrated team.