Aviation Technical Writer I — Craft Clear Manuals

NANA Regional Corporation; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, seeks a technical writer to write, rewrite and edit manuals, procedures and specifications for aviation mechanics. You will acquire subject knowledge through technical specs, blueprints and engineering illustrations.

You will perform editing under supervision, ensure accuracy and compliance with standards, and help produce installation, operation, and maintenance documentation for hardware or software products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or two years directly related experience with HS diploma or GED.
• Avionics or electrical experience desired.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, edits and proofreads technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications.
• Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
• Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations. Retrieves, organizes, analyzes and synthesizes subject matter and transforms it into easy-to-understand information.
• Creates or revises hardware or software product documentation, which includes installation, operation and maintenance instructions and other technical publications such as technical advisories and release notes.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or two years related experience with HS diploma or GED

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, seeks a technical writer to write, rewrite and edit manuals, procedures and specifications for aviation mechanics. You will acquire subject knowledge through technical specs, blueprints and engineering illustrations.

You will perform editing under supervision, ensure accuracy and compliance with standards, and help produce installation, operation, and maintenance documentation for hardware or software products.