Ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance is required.

Functional Description:

• Writes technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.
• Plans, coordinates, revises, and edits written material in digital formats such as XML, HTML, and PDF.
• Reviews drafts for possible publication.
• Assists in layout work.
• Works closely with Product Developers (PDs) to create and update working, draft and final versions of flight clearance (FC) products.
• Edits existing electronic based media and converts hard-copy manuals into electronic-based media.
• Posts approved products on the US Navy and Marine Corps Airworthiness and CYBERSAFE website for user access.
• Editors shall be proficient in the use of computers, software, and websites, and in the use of industry-standard editing tools to produce FC or similarly formatted products.
• Must be proficient in XML editing and publishing using the Arbortext software suite, as well as proficient in HTML, Word, and PDF editing tools.

Requirements:

• Fully empowered by ACO.
• Must complete the ACO specific Airworthiness formal training requirements in order to maintain empowerment including the All-Day Process and Procedures class and Flight Clearance Process Training (offered by ACO).
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of Airworthiness enterprise tools.
• Maintains proficiency with ePower, the Airworthiness website, the eFC website, and editorial tools.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Airworthiness Processes and Procedures to affect product outcomes.
• Participates in process and product improvement efforts.
• Manages configuration control document requirements.
• Manages quality control of work products relative to governing style guides.
• Maintains product library and archives.
• Serves as a skill coach to oversee development activities of a Level 1 Editor-In-Training to include the development of their proficiency utilizing the Airworthiness enterprise and editorial tools.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have as an Editor or Technical Writer?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD (Required)

Work Location: In person