Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.


The Learning Design Team is looking for

an Experienced Technical Writer / Editor

to join the team in Crawley, UK.



This position will join a global team responsible for analyzing training requirements and developing training to prepare pilots for an initial type rating, training to supplement standard pilot training, and tailoring training to meet region and customer specific requirements.


Be a part of a global team of subject matter experts, instructional system designers, and technical writers to create new suite of competency-based flight training courseware. The Technical Writer / Editor position will work with a global team to create and revise flight training courseware materials and supporting documentation.

Hiring details:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Crawley. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position will have flexible working arrangements with regards to working hours and potential work from home. Occasional travel (5%) may be required in support of the program and customer.

Position Responsibilities:

Use your expertise to recommend technical communication project plans Collaborate with pilot subject matter experts and instructional systems designers to scope, revise, edit, format, and proofread an array of training materials Manage training manual content files to maximize data reuse in a specialized DITA XML publishing system Protect the integrity of pilot training manuals by enforcing standards, processes, and branding guidelines Devise strategies to tailor courseware to for regional requirements Coordinate critical stakeholder reviews of materials Assess the need obtain clarity and additional information as appropriate Conduct peer reviews for grammar, spelling, bias, standards, and accuracy Review comments and collaborate with teammates to reconcile conflicting inputs Co-create and revise flight instructor presentations Research and document technical information to improve established processes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 6+ years of experience in technical communication Experience with documentation of technical requirements and processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

DITA oXygen Adobe Creative Cloud applications Aviation concepts and quality standards Learning new software Style guides, especially the Chicago Manual of Style Multimedia development and technical illustration

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way Inclusive culture - you'll 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 Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives


Applications for this position will be accepted until

Jul. 11, 2025

Export Control Details:

Non - US based job

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.


We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.