Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group, among the main global realities in Aerospace, Defense and Security that creates multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, and operates in 150 countries also through subsidiaries, joint ventures and shareholdings. A protagonist of the main strategic programs at a global level, it is a technological and industrial partner of Governments, Defense Administrations, Institutions and companies. In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of € 17.8 billion, new orders for € 20.9 billion, and invested € 2.5 billion in R&D activities. Innovation, continuous research, digital industry and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.

Within the Leonardo Aircraft Service BU, specifically in the Customer Support & Services organizational unit, we are looking for a Technical Publications Specialist for our offices in Venegono Superiore and Pomigliano d'Arco.

The resource will be involved in the development, management and updating of technical documentation for aircraft in operation.

In particular, they will be responsible for drafting, maintaining and reviewing the technical publications falling within their competence, ensuring their compliance with applicable national and international regulations, as well as contractual requirements and planned release times.

The resource will also contribute to managing the distribution process of technical documentation to Customers and will provide post-sales support through the analysis and management of reports received regarding issued publications.

The role offers the opportunity to operate in a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative context, interfacing with numerous internal and external stakeholders and representing a link between the operational needs of Customers, program requirements and technical-logistical support activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Drafting and updating Operational and Non-Operational Technical Publications, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with required standards.

• Interface with company technical departments (e.g. Engineering, Quality, Integrated Logistics Support) for the collection, validation and management of source documentation necessary for the production of Technical Publications;

• Coordination of the Technical Validation process, in collaboration with all involved functions (e.g. Engineering, Flight Operations), ensuring alignment with company plans and correct management of internal and external reports relating to publications;

• Management and production of accompanying documentation for the distribution of Operational Technical Publications, both within the company and to Customers, ensuring completeness, consistency and compliance with contractual requirements;

• Support for planning and monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with milestones and deadlines;

• Preparation of budgeting contributions to support new commercial initiatives or configurational updates of aircraft;

• Active participation in interfunctional technical meetings (ILS Management, Design Engineering, Airworthiness, Production, Operational Support, etc.) to ensure continuous alignment and an integrated vision of activities;

• Participation in the digital innovation streams of the discipline, both from the perspective of new services / products for customers and for the development of new applications for internal use.

Educational Qualification:

Technical diploma in aeronautical or mechanical field (Aeronautical Expert / Mechanical Expert) or alternatively a three-year or master's degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

Seniority:

Junior/Expert

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of national and international regulations and standards relating to the production and management of Technical Publications (e.g. AER.P, ASD S1000D, Series S, MIL‑STD, ATA 100/2200/2300);

• Experience in drafting, reviewing and managing the life cycle of operational and non-operational aeronautical Technical Publications;

• Ability to interface with the various company Technical Functions for the collection, analysis and validation of technical information;

• Excellent ability to read and interpret technical documentation, mechanical drawings, functional and electrical diagrams;

• Ability to coordinate and integrate information from heterogeneous sources, including technical specifications, drawings, operational feedback, meetings with pilots and specialists.

Behavioral Skills:

• Result orientation and strong attention to meeting deadlines;

• Operational flexibility and ability to adapt to variable priorities;

• Problem solving and proactive approach to criticality management;

• Attitude to teamwork, cross-functional collaboration and spirit of cooperation;

• Good communication skills, clear exposition and predisposition to technical discussion;

• Orientation to innovative solutions, with a view to continuous improvement of processes and methods to achieve results.

Language Skills

• Excellent knowledge of technical English, written and spoken, sufficient to ensure accurate drafting and compliance with international standards (B2/C1 level or equivalent).

Computer Skills:

• Experience in using drafting and compilation tools compliant with S1000D and ATA standards (e.g. Arbortext Epic Editor, Altova XMLSpy, etc.);

• Knowledge of the main CAD software used in the aeronautical field (e.g. CATIA V4/V5, MicroStation, IsoDraw);

• Familiarity with document management tools, technical databases and PLM systems (plus);

• Good command of the Microsoft Office package.

Other (optional):

• Availability for short national/international business trips;

• Any technical certifications in the aeronautical, documentary or ILS field considered a plus.

Other:

Involvement, enhancement of skills, attention to the well-being and safety of people are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.

We are committed every day to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment, actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity and diversity enhancement.

What do we offer?

• Our reference collective labor agreement is the CCNL for Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation;

• Working method: Hybrid/On-site;

• Contractual category: Employee

• Contract type: permanent;

• Gross annual salary (RAL)/ salary range: 32,731.92 - 43,000;

• Thirteenth month salary;

• Bonuses linked to Business results;

• Welfare vouchers worth 250 euros per year;

• Opportunities for continuous training and updating of professional skills and soft skills;

• Well-being: we prioritize the economic, physical, social and psychological well-being of our people, offering multiple solutions close to their needs.

The company reserves the right to make evaluations regarding the level of classification and the economic proposal, based on objective criteria that emerged during the selection process and in coherence with the seniority of the identified candidate and the position, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency and equal opportunities provided for by current legislation.

We look forward to your application:

send us your CV within three weeks of the job announcement opening.

How does the selection process work?

Following the collection of applications, the CVs most in line with the required requirements are evaluated and identified.

Selected candidates undergo an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, motivational and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the Business.

At the end of the process, the person receives feedback, both in case of a positive and negative outcome.

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

IT - Napoli - Pomigliano

Additional Locations:

IT - Venegono Superiore

Contract Type:

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range:

32.731,92 - 43.000

Hybrid Working:

In loco