Technical Publication Specialist

Job Description

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BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,100 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defense customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and are very much in a growth phase.

BDUK engineering function operates a matrix organisation consisting of engineering departments that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes. This role will be in the Product Support Engineering Department. The Department consists of the following technical areas:

• Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis
• Reliability and Maintainability
• Logistic Support Analysis
• Engineering Data Exploitation
• Obsolescence Management
• Technical Publications
• Product Support Engineering.

You will help to facilitate and implement Product improvement and maintenance of the CH47 Air System Document Set whilst remaining compliant with the appropriate MAA regulatory standards. There may be a requirement to support other platforms on an occasional basis to meet surge requirements. This position will report to the Technical Publications Manager based in Yeovil but will be required to be based at RAF Odiham, on a hybrid working pattern. This position will be technically supported by our other capability specialists within the department as required.

Boeing Defence UK is looking for Aviation Technical Publications Development/Authoring Specialist. The role will comprise of; organizes, reviews and edits technical publications, documentation, and related data. You will be required to gather and analyse customer requirements to understand scope and required elements. Review technical support publications for grammatical errors, format and style per guidelines. Contributing to establishing standards and guidelines for technical document structure and format. Recommend content edits to improve clarity, impact, flow, meaning, and readability. You will also be required to research source data to verify that support publications are technically accurate. Participate in reviews internally and with the customer. Maintain document configuration, data files, and archives.

Position overview

As part of the delivery of the UK CH-47 Chinook Helicopter contract, BDUK has a requirement to support a range of Technical Publications supporting the platform with both the provision of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Component Maintenance Manuals. This position will execute against contract requirements with a Safety and First Time Quality mind-set working within an integrated team environment.

Job Description Qualifications

The job role will encompass supporting the Publications Lead in the day to day execution of the UK CH-47 publications deliverables to meet contract requirements associated with publication discrepancy reports (MoD F765), generation of amendments and updates to the UK CH-47 Air System Document Set. Research subject matter as appropriate to create and verify accurate and usable content with a focus on first time quality. The successful candidate will support the Publications Lead to ensure First Time Quality is applied to all publication updates and they comply with quality management system requirements. This post may be required to interface between the customer and other key stakeholders in the absence of the publications lead, therefore good communication skills are essential.

This post requires an understanding of the MoD Unsatisfactory Feature Reporting (UFR) process (MoD F765), aircraft and component maintenance procedures. The role will; gather / analyze customer requirements, research and compile source technical information to underpin and disposition requests for change in accordance with documented processes. The publications specialist will determine graphic and authoring requirements and develop detailed estimates and work sheets for integration into the applicable documents. The post will review technical documents for grammatical errors and clarity and enter information into applicable database / tracking systems working under minimal supervision.

The post will also require the individual to demonstrate ability for multi-tasking in a diverse teaming environment. Prior aviation maintenance experience is desirable and occasional travel may be required.

Key skills required for the post

• Conversant with ASD S1000D and or AVP70.
• Experience of working with Simplified Technical English.
• An understanding of Support Engineering as applied to a maintenance environment.
• Ability to work with cross functional departments to understand and deliver required outputs compliant with organisational processes and procedures.
• Focus on delivering first time quality with attention to detail and alignment with supporting engineering documentation.

Ideally you will be educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in the Aviation Technical Publication (CMM, AMM, EMM, IPC) Authoring environment is essential.
• Previous experience with MoD Form 765 processes desirable.
• Previous experience liaising with internationally located Teams, including Design Organization (DO) interface.
• Preferred but not essential, CH-47 Chinook or rotary wing publications authoring experience.
• Experience with creating graphics would be desired but not essential.

What Boeing offers you :

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning: You'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
• Parental leave options available

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to acquire Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to acquire a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.