The post holder will be responsible for producing technical documentation to support products in-service. As a Technical Author, you will be working with various other departments to accumulate the required information to create accurate and clear maintenance and training documentation. Responsibilities Producing Component Maintenance Manuals to the ATA iSpec 2200 standard Producing training manuals for both crew and maintenance personnel Working with the engineering design team to produce Installation Documentation to the standard determined by the Aircraft OEM Managing workload to ensure on-time delivery of all documentation Creating Service Bulletins to implement design changes on current in-service programs Creating Service Information Letters to provide advisory information or maintenance clarification for current in-service programs Creating Temporary Revisions to implement changes to maintenance data and/or parts within the Component Maintenance Manual Attending project milestones and customer meetings as required Reward Competitive salary Annual bonus (linked to company performance) 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years’ service) 37.5 hours per week Flexi time working £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 Scheme at x4 gross salary Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay IVF & Assisted Conception Policy Women in Business Membership Wellbeing Initiatives Employee Recognition scheme Long Service Awards Local charity / sponsorship activities Dedicated employee parking Discounted Gym membership Learning and development opportunities Career progression Requirements Essential Relevant Degree within Manufacturing/Engineering or relevant experience in an Engineering discipline A high level of technical and scientific knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to practical problems A good understanding of authoring software and standard authoring practises Strong background in gathering information and research Ability to clearly convey technical content in the written form, particularly in the form of maintenance instructions Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office The ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting. Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer. The closing date for applications is 22 June 2025 at 17:00. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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Job Details
Category | Engineering Jobs |
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Company | Thompson Aero Seating Ltd |
Location | County Down, Northern Ireland |
Created Date | 11 June 2025 |
Posted | 46 days ago |
Salary | £38,261 estimated |
Status | Expired |
Job Summary
About Thompson Aero Seating Ltd
Thompson Aero Seating Ltd is recruiting in the engineering sector with a role for Technical Author in County Down, Northern Ireland. Work on innovative projects and grow your technical expertise.
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