Technical Author

Company: Thompson Aero Seating
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Location: Banbridge
Job Description:

The post holders 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

Benefits

  • 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 – Corporate Member
  • Wellbeing Initiatives
  • Employee Recognition scheme
  • Service Awards
  • Local charity / sponsorship activities
  • Dedicated employee parking
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career progression

Qualifications

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 practices
  • 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

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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Posted: June 11th, 2026