Technical Publication Author/Writer

PlanIT Group, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A defense contracting company located in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Technical Publication Author/Writer to support the F-16 program. The role requires strong technical writing skills, experience with XML and SGML tagging, and the ability to produce high-quality documentation. Responsibilities include researching, writing, and editing technical manuals while ensuring compliance with military specifications. The position is entry-level and contract-based and offers an opportunity to work closely with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing for aerospace or similar fields is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple aircraft systems such as hydraulic and avionics is necessary.
• Familiarity with military specifications and documentation styles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and write technical content for maintenance manuals of F-16 aircraft.
• Ensure all publications comply with military specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to validate technical content.

Skills

Technical writing

Research

XML tagging

SGML tagging

Tools

Epic Editor

Isodraw

Arbor Text Tool Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Technical Publication Author/Writer role at PlanIT Group, LLC.

What You Will Be Doing

Seeking a highly skilled Technical Publication Author/Writer to join our team supporting the F‑16 program. In this role, you will research, develop, write, and convert legacy (SGML) technical manuals into S1000D (XML) format in compliance with program and military specifications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and sustainment teams to ensure accurate, clear, and user‑friendly publications that support F‑16 maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional writing skills, and experience interpreting engineering data to produce high‑quality technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical content for F‑16 aircraft maintenance and operations manuals in compliance with contractual and military specifications.
• Apply applicable style guides, formatting standards, and publication specifications to ensure consistency across deliverables.
• Review and validate technical content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance prior to publication release.
• Support publication updates in response to customer feedback, operational findings, and aircraft configuration changes.
• Maintain documentation schedules and ensure timely delivery of assigned technical publications.
• Utilize content management systems and publishing tools to prepare and deliver electronic and/or printed publications.
• Ensure all documentation meets quality assurance requirements and passes internal and external audits.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of multiple aircraft systems such as Hydraulic, Lighting, Air Conditioning, Fire Protection, Oxygen, Emergency Power, Crew Escape and Safety, Canopy Jettison, Ejection Seat, Ice Protection, Pneumatic Supply, Towing and Taxing, Corrosion Control, Nondestructive Inspections, Propulsion, Avionics, Weapons.
• Experience with Standard Group Markup Language (SGML) tagging.
• Experience with Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging.
• Prior technical writing experience strongly preferred.

Desired Skills

• Prior military aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with any military aircraft platform(s) that uses XML, S1000D, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) in a composite environment.
• Experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, XML, S1000D or similar applications.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Information Technology