Technical Writer - Aircraft Maintenance Manual Writer (relocation to Switzerland)

OnTarget Communications; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aviation documentation company is seeking a Technical Writer to develop and maintain documentation for aircraft maintenance. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in aviation documentation and knowledge of mechanical engineering principles. Proficiency in tools like FrameMaker and AutoCAD is essential. This role requires excellent English skills, and knowledge of German is a plus. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a technical writer in Aviation (documenting AMM) with minimum five years experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Excellent English skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation of aircraft maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogues.
• Create supplementary materials to documentation such as parts list tables and illustrations.
• Analyze engineering documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Aviation documentation

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

FrameMaker

Illustrator

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

This role involves relocation to Switzerland.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation of aircraft maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues, AMM supplements, and ATA chapters; in accordance to airworthiness requirements, internal guidelines, and legal guidelines.
• Create supplementary materials to documentation such as parts list tables and illustrations.
• Analyze engineering documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance, working alongside engineering teams.
• Track revisions to documentation and maintain technical documentation libraries.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a technical writer in Aviation (documenting AMM) with minimum five years experience
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience with the following tools:
  • FrameMaker
  • Illustrator
  • IsodrawCADprocess
  • Sketchup
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office
  • XML - advantage
  • Visual Basic - advantage
• Excellent English skills - required
• German language skills - advantage