Aviation Technical Writer I: Manuals & Publications

AAR; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR in Greensboro, NC seeks a Technical Writer to prepare customer manuals and supplements in line with FAA, customer, and internal quality standards. The role involves reviewing engineering data, producing high-quality publications, and revising manuals for accuracy.

The candidate will support multiple departments, handle complex tasks, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. Strong English skills and a background in technical writing are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a technical writer.
• Must be fluent in English – read, write, speak and understand.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer skills: MS Word, Windows environment, Internet browser.

Responsibilities

• Research and review engineering drawings, engineering orders, and related technical data defining aircraft modifications.
• Produce accurate, high quality customer technical publications adhering to ATA iSpec 2200 format.
• Revise customer manuals and maintenance manuals and internal documents.
• Support other departments with respect to publications and in-house manuals.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Lead complex documentation tasks with limited assistance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Technical Publications procedures, quality control, workflow and tools.
• Monitor and suggest QC standards.
• Display initiative by taking on unfamiliar assignments.
• Produce final documents in multiple publication types (CMMs, ICAs, in-house docs).
• Demonstrate proficiency with FrameMaker and CMS.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Windows OS

Internet browser

FrameMaker

CMS

Job description

AAR in Greensboro, NC seeks a Technical Writer to prepare customer manuals and supplements in line with FAA, customer, and internal quality standards. The role involves reviewing engineering data, producing high-quality publications, and revising manuals for accuracy.

The candidate will support multiple departments, handle complex tasks, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. Strong English skills and a background in technical writing are essential for success.