Aircraft Technical Writer

3 weeks ago

Poway, United States ATR International Full time

1 year contract (high chance of FTE conversion and/or extension)

Onsite 4 days a week in Poway, CA (1 day remote weekly)

Client in defense industry

W2 Candidates Only


Job Description:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for researching, documenting and developing detailed operator, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports. Ensures final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data to appropriate audiences; ensures documents are developed in accordance with the requested specifications; and collects and accumulates appropriate technical information through researching and analyzing technical data and publications, test plans, design specifications/documentation, software description documents, engineering documents and by interviewing technical experts. Plans, coordinates and leads efforts of a small team to complete a project.

Write and edit technical manuals for a military project.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Researches, documents and develops detailed operator, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports.

· Collects and accumulates appropriate technical information through researching and analyzing technical data and publications, engineering drawings, test procedures, design specifications/documentation, software description documents, engineering documents and by interviewing technical experts.

· Ensures documents are developed in accordance with the requested specifications and contractual requirements, including development of any necessary illustrations, photographs, or other graphic representations.

· Ensures final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data.

· Coordinates technical document reviews and approval signatures, which may include appropriate security classification prior to document distribution.

· May participate in recommending new and/or modifications to documentation/communication policies and procedures.

· May present document(s) to customers and program management staff, make related presentations, and may assist in the document security classification process.

· Plans, coordinates and leads efforts of a small team to complete a project.

· Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

· Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.

· Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.


Requirements:

Manager prefers candidates have-

· Aviation – maintenance technician (military or civilian)

· Aviation – Airframes and Powerplants (A&P) certification or prior military maintenance experience-( with an English degree(or relatable), looking to do more technical work)

· Aircraft maintenance technical writing (commercial or DoD)

· Degrees in a technical field (engineering, Technical English, aerospace/aviation) with prior military maintenance experience is a plus- not required, but huge plus.

· They utilize S1000D -also a plus.


Multiple openings: Entry-level (0-2 years) and Mid-level (3-7 years)



Benefits include:

-MEC/ACP Medical

-Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Income

-401k (must meet requirements)

-sick leave as required by state/county

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