Gnanaselvam Palanisamy
Coventry,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented Technical Author specialising in installation, operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals. Expertise in ATA iSpec 2200, S1000D, and Simplified Technical English standards, with strong skills in documentation ownership and version control. Proficient in CATIA, IsoDraw, and Adobe Illustrator for technical illustrations. Solid understanding of electromechanical assemblies and technical systems, effectively interpreting engineering data.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technical Publication Engineer
ACRO Aircraft Seating
Crick, UK
2021.05 - Current
- Converted engineering design data, BOMs, CAD models, and ECNs into clear assembly, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions, enhancing user understanding and operational efficiency.
- Full ownership of multiple aircraft seat product documentation sets, including creation, revision, and controlled release of Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), service bulletins, temporary revisions, and service information letters.
- Defined and maintained documentation standards, ensuring structural clarity and consistency across manuals.
- Coordinated document version control with product revisions and engineering changes, maintaining accuracy and compliance across all documentation.
- Worked closely with design engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, and customer support teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of technical content.
- Produced technical illustrations, wiring/assembly diagrams, and procedural graphics using CATIA.
- Acted as the technical publications focal point, responding to customer queries and identifying documentation gaps during development phases.
Senior Technical Author / Illustrator
UMLAUT (Airbus Projects)
Bangalore
2017.10 - 2020.11
- Extracted technical information from engineering drawings, schematics, and test procedures, ensuring accuracy and completeness for documentation.
- Produced and reviewed technical manuals for multiple ATA chapters, enhancing clarity and usability for end-users.
- Created structured, user-focused content for installers, maintainers, and operators.
- Led team of 8 authors/illustrators, overseeing quality control, task distribution, and staff development.
Technical Author / Illustrator
Esterline Technologies
Bangalore
2015.10 - 2017.08
- Developed illustration standards and style guides for internal teams to ensure consistency and clarity in technical documentation.
- Produced wiring diagrams, block diagrams, procedural illustrations, and exploded views to support complex assembly processes and improve user guidance.
- Created and revised CMMs, user manuals, and instruction manuals for electronic and electromechanical components to enhance user understanding and operational efficiency.
- Conducted peer reviews and ensured compliance with documentation standards.
Technical Illustrator
P3 Voith Aerospace
Bangalore
2012.10 - 2015.10
- Produced S1000D/iSpec 2200-compliant illustrations and simplified technical graphics for enhanced user understanding.
- Converted engineering CAD data into clear installation and maintenance visuals to aid technician efficiency.
- Supported creation of AMM, SRM, and IPC manuals for Airbus programs to ensure compliance and operational accuracy.
Trainee Aircraft Technician
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
2011.02 - 2011.08
- Executed installation and removal procedures for aircraft components, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Gained practical understanding of end-user and technician requirements, enhancing clarity of technical instructions.
Education
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering -
Academy of Aviation & Engineering
Bangalore, IndiaSkills
- Technical Authoring (Installation, Operator, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Manuals)
- Standards: ATA iSpec 2200, S1000D, Simplified Technical English
- Documentation Ownership & Version Control
- Illustration & Graphic Creation: CATIA, IsoDraw, Adobe Illustrator
- Production efficiency strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration with hardware, test & operations engineering
- Internal documentation
Additional Strengths
- Ability to tailor documentation for installers vs operators
- Strong attention to visual clarity and content structure for field-use scenarios
- Experience supporting full product lifecycle documentation
- Skilled in enforcing documentation best practices across teams
Timeline
Technical Publication Engineer
ACRO Aircraft Seating
2021.05 - Current
Senior Technical Author / Illustrator
UMLAUT (Airbus Projects)
2017.10 - 2020.11
Technical Author / Illustrator
Esterline Technologies
2015.10 - 2017.08
Technical Illustrator
P3 Voith Aerospace
2012.10 - 2015.10
Trainee Aircraft Technician
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
2011.02 - 2011.08
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering -
Academy of Aviation & Engineering