Technical Writer

Job description

Technical Data Engineer – Landing Gear Systems

Location: Filton (60% onsite – increased onsite during initial months)

Contract: Until November 2026 (likely extension)

Rate: £45.00 per hour Umbrella / £33.64 per hour PAYE

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am–7pm)

Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)

IR35: Inside IR35

The Role

Our client is seeking a Technical Data Engineer to join their Landing Gear Systems team, supporting the creation and delivery of aircraft maintenance documentation across the full aircraft lifecycle.

Working within a transnational technical data environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring maintenance manuals accurately reflect aircraft configuration, supporting airline customers and contributing to aircraft safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

This position has a strong focus on Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Troubleshooting Manuals (TSM), with Landing Gear experience highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Author, review and maintain AMM and TSM documentation for Landing Gear systems
• Analyse design changes, drawings and modifications to assess impact on maintenance documentation
• Ensure documentation meets ICA and EASA regulatory requirements
• Manage source data planning, verification and incorporation
• Respond to airline customer technical queries within agreed timescales
• Provide active support during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and in‑service issues
• Monitor and coordinate subcontracted authoring activities
• Lead and contribute to technical reviews with design teams and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and technical data standards
• Drive continuous improvement in technical data processes, tools and ways of working

Skills & Experience Required

• Background in Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Technical Data
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation (AMM, TSM essential)
• Understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance and production processes
• Experience working with configuration management and design data
• Familiarity with international technical authoring standards and tools
• Landing Gear experience highly desirable
• CMM (Component Maintenance Manual) experience considered
• Proactive, detail‑driven and confident working with technical stakeholders
• Strong communication and organisational skills

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Filton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English