Technical Writer I

Description:

Prepare customer manuals and supplements and other technical documentation in accordance with FAA, customer, and internal standards of quality.

What you will be responsible for:

• Research and review engineering drawings, engineering orders, and related technical data defining aircraft modifications and assembly/subassembly/component specifications, determine the effect on customer technical publications, and use the materials to produce accurate, high quality customer technical publications, which adhere to ATA iSpec 2200 format.

• Revise customer manuals, component maintenance manuals and/or aircraft maintenance manual supplements and all internal company manuals.

• Provide support to, and share knowledge with, other internal departments with regard to customer technical publications.

• Provide support to and share knowledge with, other internal departments with regard to in-house technical publications, such as forms, guides, intranet sites, and manuals.

• Interface and coordinate in a professional manner with other departments and internal customers to ensure customer, regulatory, and internal requirements are met and to promote and support organizational business interests.

• Must be able to work on complex documentation tasks with limited assistance.

• Promote and contribute to continuous improvement of Technical Publications department, including procedures, quality control, workflow, and tools.

• Monitor and suggest QC standards

• Display self-leadership by volunteering to work unfamiliar assignments.

• Ability to write for, and produce as final, multiple technical publication types from among CMMs, ICAs, In-house documentation.

• Demonstrate developed production structured FrameMaker (FM) skills and familiarity with a CMS.

• Ability to function as an OJT Trainer for lower levels.

• All other duties as assigned.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• Three years’ experience as a technical writer.

• Computer skills [MS Word, Windows environment, Internet browser].

• Must be fluent in English – read, write, speak and understand.

• Must have excellent oral, written, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read and comprehend written engineering, engineering drawings, and other technical data.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with strong desire to work in a team.

• Must be available for overtime and/or to work a flexible schedule, as job requirements dictate.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Generous paid time off program.

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

• Must be able to sit and work effectively at a computer for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.