Aviation Technical Writer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Technical Writer to join their remote team, supporting operations from Klerksdorp. You will create, update, and maintain manuals, procedures, and training materials for aviation systems, collaborating virtually with engineering, maintenance, and compliance teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 4 years’ aviation writing experience, with proficiency in MadCap Flare or FrameMaker, and a strong command of English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Technical Writer in the aviation industry.
• Proven ability to understand and document complex aircraft systems and related tech.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documentation for aircraft systems and procedures.
• Ensure documentation adheres to FAA/EASA standards and company style guides.
• Collaborate with SMEs across engineering, maintenance, and safety to gather information.
• Manage document revisions and version control using CMS.
• Develop clear instructional materials with diagrams and illustrations.
• Proofread for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.

Skills

Technical Writing

Aviation Documentation

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MadCap Flare

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and precise Aviation Technical Writer to join their remote team, supporting operations from Klerksdorp . You will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining a wide range of technical documentation, including aircraft maintenance manuals, operational procedures, and training materials. The ideal candidate possesses excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of aviation technicalities, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and accurate documents. This fully remote role offers the chance to contribute significantly to aviation safety and efficiency by ensuring that documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible to relevant personnel worldwide. You will collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, and compliance teams in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documentation for aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to industry standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA), and company style guides.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) across engineering, maintenance, and safety departments to gather information.
• Manage document revisions, updates, and version control using content management systems.
• Develop clear and concise instructional materials, including diagrams, schematics, and illustrations.
• Review and proofread technical documents for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Technical Writer , specifically in the aviation industry .
• Proven ability to understand and document complex technical information related to aircraft systems.
• Excellent command of English grammar, style, and technical writing principles.
• Experience with document management systems and authoring tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker).
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, capable of working autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional development in technical communication.
• Contribute to critical documentation that supports global aviation safety.
• Collaborate with a dedicated and expert team from Klerksdorp .