Aviation Technical Writer

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Exposure to aviation technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Technical Writer in Paarl for a hybrid role focused on creating and maintaining manuals, procedures, and training materials for aviation products. You will collaborate with engineers, SMEs and product managers to ensure accuracy and clarity across documentation formats.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical writing within aviation, strong editing and communication skills, and proficiency with MadCap Flare and Adobe FrameMaker.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer with aviation background.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency with MadCap Flare, FrameMaker, and technical writing tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment balancing on-site and remote tasks.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and maintain manuals, maintenance procedures, service bulletins, and training materials.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications into clear content.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather information and ensure accuracy.
• Adhere to style guides and industry standards for documentation.
• Manage documentation projects with planning, scheduling and tracking.
• Review and revise existing docs to include updates and improvements.

Skills

Technical writing

Aviation industry

Editing

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication/English/Engineering

Tools

MadCap Flare

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Aviation Technical Writer to join their team in Paarl . This hybrid position involves creating clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation for a range of aviation products and systems. You will work closely with engineers, subject matter experts, and product managers to document complex information in user-friendly formats, including manuals, guides, and specifications. This role is essential for ensuring that technical information is accessible and understood by users and maintenance personnel, combining focused on-site collaboration with the flexibility of remote work for content creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and maintain a variety of technical documents, including user manuals, maintenance procedures, service bulletins, and training materials.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to produce clear technical content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Adhere to company style guides and industry standards for technical documentation.
• Manage documentation projects, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.
• Review and revise existing documentation to incorporate updates and improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer , with a strong background in the aviation industry.
• Proven ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency with technical writing tools and software (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment , balancing on-site and remote tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement .
• Opportunity to contribute to critical aviation documentation.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative environment that values clear communication and technical accuracy.
• Exposure to diverse aviation technologies and systems.