Aviation Technical Writer III
Akima, LLC Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Security and Investigations · 501-1,000 employees
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About the role
The technical writer will research, write, and edit technical manuals, procedures, and specifications for aviation mechanics. They are responsible for ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to government standards while synthesizing complex technical information into clear instructions.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or five years of directly related experience along with a high school diploma or GED. A minimum of five years of experience with Extensible Markup Language (XML) is required, and US citizenship is mandatory.
Benefits
Full description
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to aviation mechanics. Acquires subject knowledge by referring to technical specifications, blueprints, and engineering illustrations or models.
This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.
Responsibilities
- Researches, writes, edits and proofreads technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications.
- Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
- Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations. Retrieves, organizes, analyzes and synthesizes subject matter and transforms it into easy-to-understand information.
- Creates or revises hardware or software product documentation, which includes installation, operation and maintenance instructions and other technical publications such as technical advisories and release notes.
- Performs work under direct supervision.
- Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or five years directly related experience with HS diploma or GED.
- Minimum of five years' experience with Extensible Markup Language (XML).
- Avionics or electrical experience desired.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.
Job ID
2026-27460 Work Type
On-Site Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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