Entry-Level Aircraft Technical Publications Engineer

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules at select l

Relocation assistance for eligible c­­

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an entry-level Technical Publications Engineer to create and revise aircraft manuals, with a focus on operation and maintenance procedures. You will research data from engineering drawings and regulatory sources to ensure continued airworthiness.

Using FrameMaker, CATIA and other tools, you will validate procedures on and off aircraft while growing your skills through mentorship and hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering data, with ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices and aircraft manufacturing.
• Familiar with Military, FAA Regulations, and Aviation Industry specifications (iSpec 2200, S1000D, MilSpecs).
• Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and Adobe FrameMaker preferred.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for Textron Aviation; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Textron Aviation must comply with U.S. export control laws.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering research, development, and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.
• Utilize Adobe FrameMaker to produce detailed procedures for operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ensure data conforms to design specifications and regulatory requirements for technical orders.
• Verify accuracy of content by collaborating with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives on certification activities.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives.
• Validate technical document procedures by conducting virtual (CATIA) and on-aircraft validations of parts and installations.
• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures; may lead special projects.
• A degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Skills

Engineering data understanding

Research & analyze engineering data

Mechanical aptitude

Regulatory awareness (FAA/MIL)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation or related field

A&P (or equivalent) and/or Pilot’s license

Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

SGML/HTML/XML

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an entry-level Technical Publications Engineer to create and revise aircraft manuals, with a focus on operation and maintenance procedures. You will research data from engineering drawings and regulatory sources to ensure continued airworthiness.

Using FrameMaker, CATIA and other tools, you will validate procedures on and off aircraft while growing your skills through mentorship and hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace environment.