What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at TechMatrix Inc?
Title: Senior Technical Writer
Location: Wichita, KS
· 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 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 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, Arbor text, Adobe FrameMaker or equivalent tool in the authoring environment.
· Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities:
· 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, analyze 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 the authoring environment.
· Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
