Aviation Technical Publications Writer — On-Site Louisville

UCO United Parcel Service Co.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Louisville, KY seeks a Technical Publications Writer to maintain manuals for aircraft maintenance and operation. You will process change notices, review and edit text, illustrations, and wiring diagrams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

On-site position requiring aviation technical writing experience, XML/SGML authoring, and vector drawing skills. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to keep manuals current and clear.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation technical writing is required.
• Familiarity with ATA and S1000D standards and related schemas.
• Experience with SGML/XML authoring environments and XML editing tools.
• Ability to create and edit vector drawings for manuals.
• Knowledge of aircraft technical documentation including manuals and catalogs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update aircraft maintenance manuals from engineering data.
• Review and edit text, illustrations, and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate change notifications with internal and external teams.
• Create line art illustrations for parts, assemblies and manuals.

Skills

Aviation writing

ATA/S1000D

SGML/XML

MS Office

Engineering orders interpretation

Vector illustrations

Aircraft documentation knowledge

FARs knowledge

Attention to detail & communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in Aircraft Maintenance / English / Technical Communications / Engineering

Tools

XML authoring software

MS Office Suite

Job description

UPS in Louisville, KY seeks a Technical Publications Writer to maintain manuals for aircraft maintenance and operation. You will process change notices, review and edit text, illustrations, and wiring diagrams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

On-site position requiring aviation technical writing experience, XML/SGML authoring, and vector drawing skills. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to keep manuals current and clear.