Technical Writer (Instructional Designer, Publication, Author)

About

NOTE: Experience with an instructional designer and publication work, a technical writer from other domains, like manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, engineering, will work (Big No to IT, finance, pharma, medical industry); Someone who has past experience with universities or teaching experience, and technical writing experience will also work.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise maintenance documents (maintenance manuals, structural repair manuals, non-destructive testing manuals, tool & equipment manuals and component maintenance manuals) using engineering database information, engineering drawings, functional tests and other sources to provide customers with detailed aircraft continued airworthiness instructions.
• Submit work packages to create illustrations that will accompany maintenance document instructions for use in technical publications.
• Conduct self and peer quality checks of completed work packages for accuracy and consistency.
• Follow established procedures and improve procedures as necessary.
• Collaborate with core teams, engineers and customer service representatives to validate maintenance document procedures.

Qualifications

• Degreed in an aviation related area preferred or equivalent experience authoring technical documents.
• A&P license or military aviation maintenance experience with Technical Orders a plus.
• Requires an understanding of engineering data, with an ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices, manufacturing and GAMA/ATA guidelines.
• Experience using SGML/XML, Arbortext, Adobe FrameMaker or equivalent tool in authoring environment.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.