Technical Data Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment company is seeking a Technical Data Specialist to develop and maintain aircraft maintenance documentation. This role involves updating technical manuals, providing support to operators, and engaging in customer interactions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in aircraft maintenance or aerospace engineering and strong communication skills. The position is based in Filton, offering a competitive hourly rate with a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid background in aircraft maintenance or aerospace engineering.
• Familiarity with international documentation standards.
• Experience in configuration oversight for aircraft projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage authoring for Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM).
• Analyse design inputs for manuals.
• Oversee subcontracted authoring activities.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Organizational skills

Proactive and adaptable mindset

Tools

Authoring tools

Job description

Overview

As a Technical Data Specialist, you will develop and maintain aircraft maintenance documentation and support operators during maintenance activities. Working in the landing gear team, you will update Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ATA 32 - landing gear, wheels, and brakes), capturing design changes and ensuring documentation accuracy. Beyond publication, you will provide lifecycle support to operators through daily customer interaction, problem-solving, and maintaining operational continuity. You will also contribute to core manuals including the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and Trouble Shooting Manual (TSM).

Role: Technical Data Engineer

Location: Filton, 60% on-site

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Salary: 45 per hour via umbrella

Duration: 6-months

Key Responsibilities

• Manage authoring for Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Trouble Shooting Manuals (TSM) for landing gear systems.
• Analyse design inputs to assess impact on manuals; plan, verify, and incorporate source data.
• Provide customer responses via technical request tools, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversee subcontracted authoring activities, leading review meetings and ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality targets.
• Deliver updates and new content to agreed specifications, schedules, and standards.
• Maintain adherence to safety rules, quality processes, and documentation guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and documentation methods.
• Represent the team in internal/external meetings and networks, providing customer insights.
• Hold or work towards authorisation to validate technical data outputs.
• With experience, take on additional responsibilities such as customer interface for technical data, coordinating key documentation subjects for operator portfolios.
• Act with integrity, maintaining compliance awareness and supporting sustainable business growth.

Requirements

• A solid background in aircraft maintenance or aerospace engineering.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage effectively and assertively.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and excellent organisational skills.
• A curious and open-minded approach, always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Familiarity with international documentation standards and authoring tools.
• Understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance practices, and production processes.
• Experience in configuration oversight and control for aircraft projects.
• Skills in evaluating risks and identifying opportunities.
• The discipline to track follow-up actions through to completion.
• A proactive, adaptable and positive mindset with the ability to thrive in change.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.