Technical Writer

Robinson Helicopter Co; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Co. is seeking an Experienced Technical Writer to create and edit highly technical publications for pilots, operators, and maintenance personnel.

You will craft maintenance manuals, flight manuals, and related documentation, ensuring airworthiness and safety of our aircraft. Collaborating with engineers, technicians, and support staff, you will review and publish documents using standard formats, witness procedures, and maintain thorough records in Jira.

Qualifications

• Bachelore29s degree in English, Technical Writing, or equivalent; exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical background.
• Proficient with MS Office, Jira, Confluence, InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, TurboCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Self-starter with strong project management and risk management skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Create or revise technical publications content based on: Engineering document releases, vendor and OEM drawings, STCs, and manuals.
• Review publications for clarity, accuracy, and standardization; ensure consistency with legacy design.
• Consult with engineers, Technical Support Representatives, and shop technicians to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Author, edit, publish, and archive documents using published formats (ICAs, POHs, MMs, IPCs, KIs).
• Prepare Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs) per 14 CFR Part 27 Appendix A and FAA Order 8110.54A.
• Witness maintenance procedures to validate operations and sequencing in written instructions.
• Log all work, research, and status in Jira; suggest process improvements.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Proofreading

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelore29s degree in English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

Confluence

InDesign

Acrobat

Photoshop

Illustrator

TurboCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Torrance, CA 90505

Salary Range: $30.00 - $60.00 Hourly

Job Summary

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating highly technical content in the authoring, editing, and publishing of RHC Technical Publications, including pilot and maintenance documentation. RHC Technical Publications provides critical information to Robinson Helicopter owners, operators, and maintenance personnel to ensure the airworthiness of our aircraft and the safety of the flying public.

Position Responsibilities

• Create or revise technical publications content based on:
  • Engineering document releases include engineering blueprints, process specifications, and SBs, SLs, and KIs.
  • Vendor and OEM drawings, STCs, and installation or maintenance manuals, when applicable.
  • Recommend changes from the field.
• Review RHC Technical Publications for clarity of presentation, accuracy, standardization between documents, and proper treatment of legacy design.
• Consult with subject matter experts, including Engineers, Technical Support Representatives, and shop technicians to ensure the quality and accuracy of publications.
• Author, edit, publish, and archive pilot and/or maintenance documents as required using SAs, SNs, SLs, SBs, POHs (and optional equipment and foreign supplements), MMs, IPCs, and KIs.
• Prepare Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs) in accordance with 14 CFR Part 27 Appendix A and FAA Order 8110.54A.
• Physically witness the performance of maintenance procedures to validate operations and sequencing in written instructions.
• Log all work, research, and status in Jira project management software.
• Suggest improvements to processes at tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, or equivalent, or demonstrated excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical background.
• Proficient with technology such as Microsoft Office, Jira, Confluence, InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, TurboCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong project management, organization, and risk management skills.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others.

Qualifications

• FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience developing publications for aircraft such as maintenance manuals, flight manuals, or other technical data.

Pay Range: $30.00-$60.00/hour