Job Title: Senior Technical Writer
Location: Wichita, KS
Full Time OpportunityJD:
Maintenance Manual AuthorCreate 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 preferred 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 analyse 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, Arbor text, Adobe FrameMaker or equivalent tool in authoring environment.Professional and diplomatic demeanour with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Flight Document AuthorResponsibilities:Create and revise flight documents (Airplane Flight Manual, Pilot’s Abbreviated Checklists, Operating Manuals, Pilot’s Operating Handbooks, Technical Orders, etc.) using engineering flight test information.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 flight document procedures.Education:Degreed in an aviation related area preferred or equivalent experience authoring technical documents.Pilot’s license, A&P license, or military aviation experience with Technical Orders a plus.Position Requirements:Requires an ability to research, analyse and interpret engineering and technical source data.Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft systems and operation.Experience using SGML/XML, Arbor text, Adobe FrameMaker or equivalent tool in authoring environment.Professional and diplomatic demeanour with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
