Chinook Tech Pubs Author
Job Summary
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom LimitedAt Boeing we are innovators on a mission to connect protect explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space you will learn and grow; contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2100 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence 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.
We are 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.
The job role will encompass supporting the Publications Lead in the day to day execution of the publications and deliverables to meet contract requirements associated with publication discrepancy reports (MoD F765) generation of amendments and updates review technical support publications for grammatical errors format and style per guidelines. You will contribute to establishing standards and guidelines for technical document structure and format and 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.
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.
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.
Basic Skills & Requirements:
- Conversant with ASD S1000D and or AVP70.
- Previous experience in the Aviation Technical Publication (CMM AMM EMM IPC) Authoring environment is essential.
- 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.
- Essential to be able to obtain UK SC security clearance.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience with MoD Form 765 processes is 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.
- Ideally you will be educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond focusing on your physical emotional financial and social well-being. Heres a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning - youll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you - well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way
- An inclusive culture - youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
- Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension Plan with up to 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 on-going personal and career development
- Access to Boeings Well Being Programs tool and incentives
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 obtain 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.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
Day Shift (United Kingdom)About Company
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