Technical Publications Writer

United Parcel Service, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Louisville, KY is seeking a Technical Publications Writer to maintain and update aircraft maintenance manuals. You will process changes, review text and drawings, and ensure manuals meet standards. This is an on-site role reporting to the Louisville office.

The ideal candidate has aviation technical writing experience, XML authoring skills, and strong attention to detail. A related associate degree and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Aviation technical writing experience required.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ATA/S1000D standards.
• Experience with SGML/XML and .xml authoring software.
• MS Office Suite experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering orders.
• Experience creating and editing vector drawings.
• Knowledge of aircraft manuals and illustrated parts catalogs.
• Understanding of FARs as they apply to aircraft.
• Excellent communication, detail, and organization.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update manuals for aircraft maintenance and operation.
• Interpret technical information to create documents.
• Create line art illustrating aircraft parts for manuals.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Skills

Aviation writing

Structured authoring

Vector illustrations

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

XML Editor

Illustration software

Vector drawing tools

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description

The Technical Publications Writer will be responsible for maintaining and updating manuals relating to aircraft maintenance and the operation of UPS aircraft. The specialist will process change notifications in manuals through standards, style guides, and consultation with internal and external departments. Reviewing and editing text, illustrations, and wiring diagrams. This is not remote position. Candidate is required to report to the office in Louisville, KY.

Job Duties

• Research and interpret technical information to develop technical documents.
• Work independently and as part of a team to help revise a set of airplane technical manuals from engineering, manufacturing, and supplier data.
• Ability to create line art to illustrate aircraft parts and assemblies for use in aircraft technical manuals, parts catalogs, and other related publications.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and be an excellent communicator.

Qualifications

• Aviation technical writing experience required.
• Knowledge of technical publications regulatory requirements and Industry Writing Specifications (ATA, S1000D, typical DTDs/schema, elements, and attributes).
• Experience with structured authoring environment (SGML, XML) and .xml authoring software.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Experience with interpreting engineering orders.
• Experience creating and editing vector drawing illustrations.
• Knowledge of aircraft technical documentation, including illustrated parts catalogs, airplane maintenance manuals, operator manuals, and installation instructions.
• A fundamental understanding of FARs as they apply to aircraft operations and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and personal organization.
• Self-starter and able to make sound writing decisions with minimum assistance from supervision.

Required Experience

• .xml authoring software: 3 years
• Aviation technical writing: 3 years
• Vector drawing illustrations: 3 years (preferred)

Education

Associate degree or higher in Aircraft Maintenance, English, Technical Communications, Engineering, or a related field (Preferred)

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.