Technical Editor I

AAR Corp • Greensboro, NC

5d

About The Position

The Technical Editor I helps plan, coordinate, review, and revise technical publications in accordance with FAA, customer, and internal standards to ensure accuracy and quality. The role reviews publications for correctness, standards compliance, and content; verifies the revision level of engineering sources for writers; and recommends edits to improve clarity. It also helps plan publication content according to publication type and editorial policy, supports writers, provides feedback on department deliverables, and reviews and edits digital media and web-based documents. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Eight years of experience as a technical writer.
• Familiarity with ATA iSpec 2200 format.
• Computer skills, including MS Word, a Windows environment, and an Internet browser.
• Fluency in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend written engineering materials, engineering drawings, and other technical data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to work in a team.
• Must be available for overtime and/or a flexible schedule as job requirements dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of technical writing experience documenting modifications to transport category aircraft and/or the manufacture of transport category aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and/or components.
• Experience with aircraft technical manuals such as MM, IPC, and SRM, and with the ATA iSpec 2200 format.
• Experience with FAA regulations, specifications, and related requirements.
• Aircraft-related technical illustration experience.
• Experience using FrameMaker and a CMS.

Responsibilities

• Review publications for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
• Review publications for adherence to internal standards.
• Review publications for content.
• Confirm the revision level of engineering sources for writers.
• Recommend changes to make content easier to understand.
• Help plan publication content according to publication type and editorial policy.
• Offer comments to improve the quality of department deliverables.
• Work with writers to help their deliverables succeed.
• Review and edit digital media and web-based documents.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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