Aviation Technical Publication Specialist, Journeyman

Castellum • Hollywood, MD

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About The Position

Create technical documentation by researching and reviewing engineering, mechanical, and electrical drawings, supplier data, and other source documents for inclusion in Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) or paper-based manuals. Publications may include aircraft technical manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and maintenance and flight operational procedures. Day-to-day work includes XML coding and managing publication standardization, work-folder integrity, quality assurance reviews, change records, validation, and publishing.

Requirements

• More than three years of related work experience performing technical writing and editing functions.
• Experience developing, revising, and editing reports, articles, manuals, specifications, presentation materials, and other technical documents.
• Experience interpreting information obtained through research or provided by technical specialists.
• Ability to apply knowledge of field-specific documentation content and format standards to prepare, edit, and publish technical materials.
• Technical background in mechanical, aerospace, electrical/avionics, communications/navigation (COMNAV), or a related discipline, and/or hands-on aviation industry experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Experience with S1000D, MIL-STD-3001, and/or other applicable military specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of or experience using Simplified Technical English and SGML/XML.
• Knowledge of or experience using Adobe FrameMaker, Notepad++, or other XML authoring software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and other software tools required to perform assigned duties.
• Strong written communication, organizational, collaboration, and document management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Must possess and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in a technical writing environment.
• Experience developing aviation technical publications, IETMs, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and maintenance or flight operational procedures.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy style guides, Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) publications, and applicable military standards.
• Advanced proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• A degree in a technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical information into clear, readable documents for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Research and verify technical information for accuracy.
• Control document and file management across multiple projects.
• Manage multiple assignments while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to documentation standards, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Experts, team members, engineers, and clients.
• Fully understand client needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level