Technical Writer

Air Methods•Englewood, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to support Certification, Engineering, and other United Rotorcraft Departments by preparing new documents and/or revising existing documents in accordance with division procedures and work instructions. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: Support Certification, Engineering, and other United Rotorcraft Departments by preparing new documents and/or revising existing documents in accordance with division procedures, training materials, and work instructions. Prepare (or assist in preparation of) and proofreads documents, such as Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplements, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, certification plans, test plans, structural substantiation reports, and other support documents. Revise existing documentation to meet new or additional requirements, including reports and FAA documents such as Master Drawing Lists, Master Document Indices, etc. and FAA Forms 8110-3. Assist Documentation Control as required. Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical/engineering school; or one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
1-3 years previous experience with aircraft systems (especially helicopters)
General understanding of FAA certification process and requirements preferred
Demonstrates critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings preferred
Good technical writing skills
Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with MS Project or other schedule software preferred
Previous experience with CAD software (AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred) is a plus

Responsibilities

Support Certification, Engineering, and other United Rotorcraft Departments by preparing new documents and/or revising existing documents in accordance with division procedures, training materials, and work instructions.
Prepare (or assist in preparation of) and proofreads documents, such as Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplements, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, certification plans, test plans, structural substantiation reports, and other support documents.
Revise existing documentation to meet new or additional requirements, including reports and FAA documents such as Master Drawing Lists, Master Document Indices, etc. and FAA Forms 8110-3.
Assist Documentation Control as required.
Other Duties as assigned.