Thompson Aero Seating
Technical Author
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Technical Author
Technical Author – Documentation Production
The post holder will be responsible for producing technical documentation to support products in-service. As a Technical Author, you will collaborate with various departments to gather information and create accurate and clear maintenance and training documentation.
Responsibilities
- Producing Component Maintenance Manuals to the ATA iSpec 2200 standard
- Creating training manuals for both crew and maintenance personnel
- Working with the engineering design team to produce Installation Documentation to the standard specified by the Aircraft OEM
- Managing workloads to meet timely delivery deadlines for all documentation
- Developing Service Bulletins to implement design changes on current in-service programs
- Issuing Service Information Letters providing advisory information or maintenance clarifications
- Generating Temporary Revisions to update maintenance data and/or parts within the Component Maintenance Manuals
- Attending project milestones and customer meetings as required
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Rewards
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
- 33 days annual leave (increasing after 5 years’ service)
- 37.5-hour working week with flexible scheduling
- £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 at x4 gross salary
- Competitive enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
- Women in Business – Corporate Membership
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Service Awards
- Local charity/sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression pathways
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Requirements
Essential
- A relevant degree in Manufacturing/Engineering or equivalent experience within an Engineering discipline
- Strong technical and scientific knowledge with the ability to apply it to practical maintenance and engineering problems
- Good understanding of authoring software and industry-standard documentation practices
- Background in information gathering and research
- Ability to clearly convey complex technical content in written maintenance instructions
- Excellent communication skills with confidence in engaging multiple stakeholders
- Proficient IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
Note: Thompson Aero Seating reserves the right to amend criteria during shortlisting.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
For further details, contact: careers@thompsonaero.com
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