Aviation Technical Publications Specialist - Journeyman

GTMR, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GTMR, Inc. in Hollywood, MD, is seeking an Aviation Technical Publication Specialist, Journeyman, to create and publish technical manuals and IETMs.

You will work from engineering drawings, supplier data, and other documents, performing XML coding and publication process management. Candidates should have 3+ years in technical writing in aviation, experience with S1000D/MIL-STD-3001, and proficiency with FrameMaker and XML tools; a technical degree is preferred and a DoW Secret clearance is

Qualifications

• More than three (3) years of related work experience performing technical writing and editing functions.
• Experience developing drafts, revising, and editing reports, articles, manuals, specifications, presentation materials, and other technical documents.
• Experience interpreting information obtained through research or provided by technical specialists.
• Ability to apply knowledge of field-specific documentation content and format standards to prepare, edit, and publish technical materials.
• Technical background in mechanical, aerospace, electrical/avionics, communications/navigation (COMNAV), or a related discipline, and/or hands-on aviation industry experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Experience with S1000D, MIL-STD-3001, and/or other applicable military specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of or experience using Simplified Technical English and SGML/XML.
• Knowledge of or experience using Adobe FrameMaker, Notepad++, or other XML authoring software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and other software tools required to perform assigned duties.
• Strong written communication, organizational, collaboration, and document management skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical information into clear, readable documents for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Research and verify technical information for accuracy.
• Control document and file management across multiple projects.
• Manage multiple assignments while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to documentation standards, and timely delivery of all projects.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, team members, and engineers.
• Collaborate effectively and respectfully with clients.
• Fully understand client needs.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation standards

XML coding

S1000D

MIL-STD-3001

Simplified Technical English

Adobe FrameMaker

Notepad++

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Notepad++

XML authoring

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

GTMR, Inc. in Hollywood, MD, is seeking an Aviation Technical Publication Specialist, Journeyman, to create and publish technical manuals and IETMs.

You will work from engineering drawings, supplier data, and other documents, performing XML coding and publication process management. Candidates should have 3+ years in technical writing in aviation, experience with S1000D/MIL-STD-3001, and proficiency with FrameMaker and XML tools; a technical degree is preferred and a DoW Secret clearance is