Technical Writer in Wichita
Job Description
This is a writer position, but we need candidates with an emphasis of administration: requires PROVEN skills and DEMONSTRATED examples of being highly organized, multiple project and tracking experience. Also able to use Microsoft suite products proficiently.
Maintenance Manual Author
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.
Degreed in an aviation related area or equivalent experience authoring technical documents.
A&P license or military aviation maintenance experience with Technical Orders a plus.
Requires an understanding of engineering data, with an ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
Mechanical aptitude with 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 with excellent verbal and written communication skills.