Technical Publication Author

Purpose

Reporting to the Technical Publications Manager for the generation and management of ACS Technical Publications for installation and maintenance of interior equipment

Key Responsibilities

• To create and maintain Technical Publications including (not limited to); Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM’s), Service Information Letters (SIL’s), Crew Training Manuals, Maintenance Training Manuals, Installation Instructions & Service Bulletin’s (SB’s)
• To understand and comply with industry standards and support identification of methods or publishing tools that are required to achieve such standards,
• To support effective processes and methods in the creation and maintenance of technical publications and documentation, adhering to the Company’s quality standards,
• Liaise with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Configuration and Customer Support as necessary

**This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required.

Key Performance Measures:

• Set of performance KPI’s to ensure a quality service is delivered in a timely manner
• Achievement of On Time Delivery (OTD) for engineering deliverables

Key Challenges:

• Delivery of high-quality technical publications meeting industry and OEM standards to meet challenging schedules

Knowledge, Education & Skills

Knowledge:

Ability to communicate with customers and suppliers both independently and as part of a team

The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

The ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team

Organizational skills, such as time and resource planning

Flexibility in working hours as necessary, while adhering to strict regulatory specifications and guidance

Education:

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree (desirable)

Relevant apprenticeship scheme within a manufacturing & engineering environment

Skills and competencies

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Experience compiling technical publications in an engineering environment,

Experience in using Authoring software (Adobe FrameMaker) or a similar application,

Experience in using 2D illustration software (IsoDraw), or a similar application,

Experience of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100),

Experience in iSpec2200 but not essential.

Key Relationships & Interaction:

Internal Relationships & Interactions:

Programme Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Quality, HSE, HR

Excellent inter departmental communication skills

Works ethically and with complete integrity

External Relationships & Interactions:

Direct customer interactions, Type Certificate Holders (Airbus & Boeing)

Direct interactions with relevant governing bodies (CAA, EASA and FAA)

Other material requirements

Flexibility to work additional hours to ensure department goals are achieved

AVIC Cabin Systems (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer