Technical Writer

Air Methods•Englewood, CO

34d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for generation of technical content in support of installation, maintenance, and repair activity by developing and maintaining technical publication documents in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), Air Methods/United Rotorcraft, and industry requirements. Provide quality oversight of technical publications for initial submittal through final approval. Assist with development and implementation of department procedures and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Technical Communications or technical field (engineering, science) or equivalent from four-year college or university and five years’ related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of technical writing experience in the aerospace industry creating content for aerospace technical manuals and service documents
Strong understanding of FAA regulations and guidance as they apply to aircraft operations (14 CFR Part 91/135), maintenance (14 CFR Part 43), and design certification (14 CFR Part 21/23/25/27/29)
Knowledge of aircraft systems and technical documentation, including airplane maintenance manuals, flight/operator manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and installation instructions
Strong technical writing skills and knowledge of technical publications regulatory requirements and aerospace industry writing specifications (ATA , GAMA, and S1000D)
Ability to read and understand 2-D drawings, 3-D solid models, engineering specifications, and maintenance procedures
Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical information into clear, concise technical documentation
Strong English and grammar skills (written and verbal communication), including editing and publishing experience
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines
Strong proficiency with time management and task focus
Ability to accurately assess task level of effort to support the project quote/bid process
Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and evolution of work processes and work product
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Teams
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred) and data vault and management systems (SolidWorks PDM, Siemens TeamCenter, Dassault Enovia, etc.)
Proficiency with content management tools and software commonly used in the industry, such as Adobe FrameMaker

Nice To Haves

Affiliations with aerospace industry standards and advocacy bodies (ASTM, SAE, GAMA, etc.)
ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English (STE) accreditation or equivalent

Responsibilities

Research and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents to create and maintain technical publications to support Air Methods/United Rotorcraft products
Work independently and as part of a team to develop technical manuals (e.g., AFM, AMM/ICA, CMM, WDM, SRM) and service documents from engineering, manufacturing, and supplier data
Support Certification, Engineering, and other departments by preparing and/or formatting/editing documents to ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory/industry guidance
Work to continuously improve Air Methods/United Rotorcraft technical documents by performing quality checks of work for accuracy and consistency
Create and maintain procedures, style guides, and templates used for technical content generation
Develop, maintain, and provide training for technical content generators, reviewers, and consumers
Provide quoted hours for assigned work tasks
Other duties as assigned.