Aviation Technical Writer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive福利

Professional development opportunities

Professional Sandton hub environment

Contribution to aviation safety and运营文

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Aviation Technical Writer for their Sandton-based publications team. You will create manuals, procedures, and guides for aviation products and operations, collaborating with engineers, product specialists, and regulators to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong aviation terminology knowledge, meticulous writing, and proficiency with technical writing tools and CMS. You will manage document lifecycles and contribute to process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technical writer, preferably in aviation/aerospace.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with aviation terminology and concepts.
• Proficiency in technical writing tools and content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for aviation systems, components, and processes.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to style guides, regulatory standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and verify accuracy.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle, including updates, revisions, and version control.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation processes and standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Proofreading

Aviation terminology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

Content Management Systems

Technical writing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a meticulous and skilled Aviation Technical Writer to join their technical publications team in Sandton . This role is responsible for creating clear, accurate, and concise technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, and guides, for aviation products and operations. You will work closely with engineers, product specialists, and regulatory experts to ensure all documentation meets the highest standards of quality and compliance. This position requires a strong understanding of aviation terminology and documentation best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for aviation systems, components, and processes.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to established style guides, regulatory standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and verify technical accuracy.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle, including updates, revisions, and version control.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation processes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technical writer , preferably in the aviation or aerospace industry.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with aviation terminology and concepts.
• Proficiency in technical writing tools and content management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Work in a professional environment in the hub of Sandton .
• Contribute to critical documentation for aviation safety and operations.
• Supportive team culture with experienced professionals.