Technical Data Controller
Description
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?
Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!
Reference
2026-190867Position description
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
Customer services and support - Technical documentation management
Job title
Technical Data Controller
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Technical Data Author
Gloucester
Full-Time
Hybrid
Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.
Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
Your Role
Turn complex engineering information into clear, accurate and configuration-controlled maintenance publications for advanced aircraft landing gear systems. Reporting to the Technical Data Manager, you will develop and maintain documentation used by aircraft manufacturers, operators and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisations worldwide.
You will support publications from product development and entry into service through the in-service lifecycle, working with engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, programme, customer-support and supplier teams. Outputs include Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Service Bulletins (SB) and other documentation that supports Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).
The role operates to recognised standards including ATA iSpec 2200, ASD S1000D and ASD-STE100.
Key Responsibilities
• Life cycle management of technical publications, including Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and associated Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).
• Interpret engineering/assembly drawings, test procedures, and design data to produce accurate and compliant technical documentation.
• Plan and coordinate technical reviews with engineering, airworthiness, quality, programme, customers, suppliers and approval organisations.
• Deliver publication readiness for entry into service and provide responsive support for in-service investigations, customer queries and urgent changes.
• Develop and test user-focused Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) outputs, including navigation, cross-references, applicability, illustrations and interactive features.
• Engage with operators and MRO organisations to evaluate publication usability and drive continuous improvement.
• Travel occasionally within the UK or internationally.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:
Competitive salary
Early finish on a Friday
25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
Annual bonus and share scheme options
Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different
We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
Candidate skills & requirements
Why Safran?
A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
Get involved:
We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Technical Data (Technical Publication) department as a Technical Data Professional. Reporting to the Technical Data Manager (TDM), this role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development, management, and delivery of world-class maintenance and repair publications supporting some of the most advanced landing gear systems in the aviation industry.
What you will bring
We welcome applicants from technical publications, aircraft maintenance, product support, design, manufacturing and related engineering backgrounds. Practical capability is valued alongside formal qualifications, and you do not need to meet every desirable criterion to apply.
Essential
• Relevant experience in technical publications or an engineering, maintenance, manufacturing or product-support role within aerospace, defence or another regulated industry.
• Ability to interpret technical source data, such as engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, design changes, test evidence or maintenance information.
• Ability to turn complex information into clear, accurate and well-structured technical content.
• Working understanding of configuration control, technical review and engineering-change principles.
• Effective stakeholder collaboration, sound judgement and the ability to deliver accurate work to agreed priorities and timescales.
Desirable
• Experience with CMMs, SBs, IPCs/IPLs, AMMs or other maintenance publications.
• Knowledge of ATA iSpec 2200, ASD S1000D, ASD-STE100, SGML or XML structured authoring.
• Experience with CAD or PLM data and tools such as Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker or PTC IsoDraw.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England, South West