Publications Development Specialist

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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.

The job role will encompass supporting the Publications Lead in the day to day execution of the UK ApacheAH Mk 2 publications deliverables to meet the contract requirements associated with publication discrepancy reports (MoD F765), generation of amendments and updates to the UK Apache AH Mk 2 Air System Document Set, 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 and participate in reviews both internally and with the customer.  You will also be able to maintain document configuration, data files and archives.

The successful candidate will support the Apache AH Mk 2 Publications Lead to ensure First Time Quality is applied to all publication updates and that 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 Apache AH Mk 2 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 assess requests for change in accordance with documented processes. The publication specialist will determine graphic and authoring requirements and develop detailed estimates and work sheets for integration into the applicable documents.

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.

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, Apache AH Mk 2 or rotary wing publications authoring experience.Experience with creating graphics would be desired, but is not essential.

The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

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 award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)