Technical Publications Writer

UCO United Parcel Service Co.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Louisville, KY seeks a Technical Publications Writer to maintain manuals for aircraft maintenance and operation. You will process change notices, review and edit text, illustrations, and wiring diagrams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

On-site position requiring aviation technical writing experience, XML/SGML authoring, and vector drawing skills. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to keep manuals current and clear.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation technical writing is required.
• Familiarity with ATA and S1000D standards and related schemas.
• Experience with SGML/XML authoring environments and XML editing tools.
• Ability to create and edit vector drawings for manuals.
• Knowledge of aircraft technical documentation including manuals and catalogs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update aircraft maintenance manuals from engineering data.
• Review and edit text, illustrations, and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate change notifications with internal and external teams.
• Create line art illustrations for parts, assemblies and manuals.

Skills

Aviation writing

ATA/S1000D

SGML/XML

MS Office

Engineering orders interpretation

Vector illustrations

Aircraft documentation knowledge

FARs knowledge

Attention to detail & communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in Aircraft Maintenance / English / Technical Communications / Engineering

Tools

XML authoring software

MS Office Suite

Job description

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.

In 1907, two teenage entrepreneurs in a Seattle basement started with a $100 loan and created what would become the world's largest package delivery service. Today, operating in more than 220 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. UPS and its more than 500,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safe, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.