Entry-Level Aircraft Technical Publications Engineer

Textron Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Flexible work schedules

Retirement plan

Day-one health & wellness

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking an entry-level engineer/documentation specialist to author aircraft technical manuals covering operation and maintenance of systems, parts, and assemblies.

You will research data from engineering drawings and standards, ensure compliance with design specifications, and support continued airworthiness through detailed instructions for operators and maintainers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or related field.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.
• A&P or Pilot’s license is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Author new and sustaining model technical publications for aircraft manuals.
• Use FrameMaker to produce procedures for operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ensure data meet design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers and customer service to verify content and accuracy.
• Validate procedures with CATIA and on-aircraft checks.
• Lead special projects as needed with creativity and initiative.
• Rely on extensive experience to plan and accomplish goals.

Skills

Engineering data literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Regulatory knowledge

FrameMaker proficiency

SGML/XML experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or related field

A&P license or Pilot’s license (preferred)

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

SGML/HTML/XML

Job description

Textron Aviation is seeking an entry-level engineer/documentation specialist to author aircraft technical manuals covering operation and maintenance of systems, parts, and assemblies.

You will research data from engineering drawings and standards, ensure compliance with design specifications, and support continued airworthiness through detailed instructions for operators and maintainers.