Senior Technical Writer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Understanding of engineering data
- Ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents
- Mechanical aptitude
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Create and revise maintenance documents (maintenance manuals, structural repair manuals, non-destructive testing manuals, tool & equipment manuals and component maintenance manuals)
- Submit work packages to create illustrations
- Conduct self and peer quality checks of completed work packages
- Follow established procedures and improve procedures as necessary
- Collaborate with core teams, engineers and customer service representatives to validate maintenance document procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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