2027 Entry Level - Technical Publications Engineer - Defense & Special Missions

Textron Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Flexible work schedules

Retirement plan

Day-one health & wellness

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking an entry-level engineer/documentation specialist to author aircraft technical manuals covering operation and maintenance of systems, parts, and assemblies.

You will research data from engineering drawings and standards, ensure compliance with design specifications, and support continued airworthiness through detailed instructions for operators and maintainers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or related field.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.
• A&P or Pilot’s license is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Author new and sustaining model technical publications for aircraft manuals.
• Use FrameMaker to produce procedures for operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ensure data meet design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers and customer service to verify content and accuracy.
• Validate procedures with CATIA and on-aircraft checks.
• Lead special projects as needed with creativity and initiative.
• Rely on extensive experience to plan and accomplish goals.

Skills

Engineering data literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Regulatory knowledge

FrameMaker proficiency

SGML/XML experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or related field

A&P license or Pilot’s license (preferred)

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

SGML/HTML/XML

Job description

Overview

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Job Summary

Create and prepare new or revised aircraft technical manuals to include the operation and maintenance of aircraft parts, systems, and assemblies. Conduct research independently and collaboratively using engineering database information, engineering drawings, functional tests, commercial and military sources and standards, such as ATA and MIL specifications. Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications while providing customers with detailed instructions for continued airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing engineering research, development, and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.
• Utilize Adobe FrameMaker authoring software to produce detailed procedures to support the operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications and regulatory requirements as they relate to technical orders.
• Verify accuracy of content, instructions, and illustrations by collaborating with design engineers, project teams, and customer service representatives to participate in certification/verification activities on and off aircraft.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project teams, and customer service representatives.
• Validate technical document procedures by conducting virtual (CATIA) and on‑aircraft validations of part details, assemblies, and installations.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• May lead special projects. A degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or related field required.
• Relative experience in a technical field is preferred.
• A&P (or equivalent military experience) and/or Pilot’s license is a plus.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.

Requirements

• An understanding of engineering data, with an ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices, and aircraft manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Military, FAA Regulations, and Aviation Industry (iSpec 2200, S1000D, MilSpecs, etc.) specifications and guidelines, with an emphasis on technical order structure.
• Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and/or Adobe FrameMaker preferred.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
• Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations, applicants must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Benefits

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

• Competitive compensation
• Day-one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry‑leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E‑Z‑GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.