Aviation Flight Operations Technical Writer

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Flight Operations Technical Writer to develop clear, concise documentation. You will translate complex technical information into accessible materials supporting safe, compliant operations across Flight Operations, QA, Engineering, and Production.

Responsibilities include creating manuals, SOPs, and reports; conducting SME interviews; maintaining versioned documentation and ensuring accuracy as procedures evolve. A DoD Secret clearance is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, or related field.
• 2-5 years of technical writing experience, preferably in aviation, UAS, engineering, or operational environment.
• Excellent written, editing, and oral communication skills; writing sample may be requested.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and independently; self-starter.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and support pursuits concurrently.
• Basic understanding of engineering, quality assurance, and flight operation concepts.
• Ability to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable content.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, reports, SOPs, and other materials.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise documents for diverse audiences.
• Conduct interviews, observations, and workflow reviews to capture real-world processes.
• Collect and analyze information from SMEs across Flight Operations, QA, Engineering, and Production.
• Maintain content directory with version control and ensure updates for accuracy.
• Regularly review documentation to reflect operational changes and lessons learned.
• Observe flight operations to validate procedures’ accuracy and usability.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies and update documentation accordingly.
• Ensure materials are grammatically correct and maintain a consistent voice.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Cross-functional teamwork

Synthesis of complex concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing or Communications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Flight Operations Technical Writer to develop clear, concise documentation. You will translate complex technical information into accessible materials supporting safe, compliant operations across Flight Operations, QA, Engineering, and Production.

Responsibilities include creating manuals, SOPs, and reports; conducting SME interviews; maintaining versioned documentation and ensuring accuracy as procedures evolve. A DoD Secret clearance is preferred or obtainable.