Technical Author

Morson Edge; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious aerospace contractor in Yeovil is looking for a Technical Author to prepare Service Bulletins for Engineering Technical Instructions. This hybrid role involves collaborating with Engineers and maintaining high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate will possess HNC-level education or equivalent experience with strong technical writing skills and knowledge of helicopter systems and Airworthiness requirements. Apply today for a chance to join an established team!

Qualifications

• Educated to at least HNC level or completed a recognized engineering apprenticeship.
• Aptitude for interpreting technical documentation and writing clear instructions.
• Knowledge of Airworthiness and Flight Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Service Bulletins to communicate Engineering Technical Instructions.
• Work with Designers and Engineers to resolve technical data issues.
• Manage and maintain documentation for audit purposes.

Skills

Technical documentation interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Engineering knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

HNC in aviation-related subject or 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.

If this is of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly on (phone number removed) for further information.