Technical Author - Aviation​/Rotary

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading UK based rotary aviation organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Author to support helicopter maintenance and modification programmes by producing clear, accurate, and usable task cards and work instructions within a regulated aviation environment.

Working closely with maintenance managers, planning engineers, and hangar‑based technicians, you will play a key role in ensuring tasks are completed safely, logically, and in full compliance with approved data.

• Create, control, and maintain task cards and work cards for engineers and technicians
• Translate complex maintenance tasks from AMMs and Service Bulletins into clear, step‑by‑step instructions
• Ensure robust version control so the shop floor always works to the latest approved documentation
• Validate workcards alongside technicians to ensure instructions are practical and executable
• Work with key stakeholders to continuously improve documentation accuracy and usability
• Support safe, efficient, and compliant aircraft maintenance activities

• Experience working with complex engineering or technical processes
• Ability to understand, extract, and write technical instructions in clear English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and logical thinking
• Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace)
• Effective administration and document control skills
• Ability to engage with engineers, planners, and maintenance teams

• Aviation experience as a maintainer or technical professional
• Knowledge of Part 145 and/or Part CAMO environments
• Exposure to maintenance planning activities
• Experience using Envision

• Engineering qualification (Level 3 equivalent or above)

• Part 145 / Part CAMO familiarisation or aviation industry training

• DBS clearance and eligibility for SC clearance required
• Must meet UK Export Control requirements
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom (no visa sponsorship available)