Aviation Technical Writer I: Create Clear Manuals for Mechanics

Akima; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is seeking a technical writer to write, rewrite, and edit manuals, procedures, and specifications for aviation mechanics. The role involves acquiring subject knowledge from technical specs, blueprints, and engineering illustrations to produce clear, accurate documents.

Responsibilities include researching and proofreading technical data, ensuring compliance with standards, and assisting in style guideline development.

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 proofs 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

Document control

Editing and proofreading

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years related experience

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is seeking a technical writer to write, rewrite, and edit manuals, procedures, and specifications for aviation mechanics. The role involves acquiring subject knowledge from technical specs, blueprints, and engineering illustrations to produce clear, accurate documents.

Responsibilities include researching and proofreading technical data, ensuring compliance with standards, and assisting in style guideline development.