Technical Author (Aircraft Design & Documentation)

Pilatus Aircraft USA LtdBroomfield, CO
12d$69,200 - $89,960Onsite

About The Position

Pilatus is hiring a Technical Author to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will support the engineering team in creating and editing technical documents for engineering design, certification, aircraft operation, training, and continuing airworthiness documentation for the PC-12 and PC-24 platforms. A successful individual in this role will possess excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail, technical aptitude with CAD tools, and the ability to simplify complex information. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd!

Requirements

  • BS Degree in field of engineering with extensive experience in technical authoring or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2-4 years of experience in aviation or related field required
  • Must be proficient in the use of Solid Edge with Siemens Teamcenter or comparable 2D/3D CAD suite
  • Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Visio, and 3D rendering tools like SolidEdge Keyshot or similar
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint work sites strongly desired
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
  • High standards of accuracy and quality
  • Self-disciplined, capable of handling multiple, simultaneous projects and tasks
  • Must meet the criteria of a U.S. person as defined under ITAR 22 CFR 120.62

Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains high-quality documentation, including engineering reports, product manuals, system architecture descriptions, and training documentations
  • Uses 2D/3D CAD tools to create digital rendering configurations and illustrations
  • Translates complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Develops, modifies, and maintains aircraft continuing airworthiness documentation such as AFM, ICA, IPD, and service / modification instructions for aircraft completion projects
  • Defines and implements a scalable knowledge management strategy that integrates documentation, internal wikis, training materials, and customer support content
  • Curates and maintains internal knowledge bases for cross-functional use, including onboarding guides, FAQs, and process documentation
  • Supports preparation of engineering project milestone meetings and similar tasks

Benefits

  • 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
  • 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
  • Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
  • 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
  • Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
  • Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
  • The salary range for this position is $69,200 - 89,960 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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