Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to aviation mechanics. Acquires subject knowledge by re
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Aviation Technical Writer II

Akima • 
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to aviation mechanics. Acquires subject knowledge by referring to technical specifications, blueprints, and engineering illustrations or models.


Responsibilities

  • Researches, writes, edits and proofreads aviation technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications
  • Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style
  • Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations
  • Retrieves, organizes, analyzes and synthesizes subject matter and transforms it into easy-to-understand information
  • Creates or revises hardware or software product documentation, which includes installation, operation and maintenance instructions and other technical publications such as technical advisories and release notes
  • Performs work under general supervision
  • Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
  • Typically requires BA and 2-4 years

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or 4 years of applicable experience required
  • Experience developing paper‐based maintenance manuals and/or Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
  • Knowledge of fixed and rotary wing military aircraft systems and operation is essential
  • Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of military specifications to include those pertinent to the development of operator and maintenance manuals, abbreviated checklists, inspection manuals, work cards, Repair Parts and Special Tools
  • List (RPSTL) manuals, and Modification Work Orders (MWOs)

Desired Qualifications:

  • Avionics or electrical experience desired

Job ID

2024-14071
Work Type

Hybrid
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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