Technical Writer I

JOB SUMMARY

• Organize, write, and publish operational, instructional, and maintenance documentation using established standards for format, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Participate in reviews to validate technical data, and ensure customer standards and requirements are achieved.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES.Description

• Write and/or revise a variety of technical documents to include, but not be limited to, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Component Maintenance Manuals, Fault Isolation Manuals, On-Aircraft Test Procedures and Service Bulletins/Letters in support of In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and Cabin Services systems, components and test equipment.
• Interface with Engineers and other personnel as necessary to gather supplemental information.
• Coordinate work activity status and schedule to achieve customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Analyze all available source data, such as drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering hardware and software documentation, test reports, and commercial specifications; and create the most appropriate method of presentation in the applicable technical publication.
• Verify the accuracy of technical manuals by assisting others in performing accuracy checks of prepared data, and providing direction to graphics design on the preparation of technical illustrations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of related trade school program, AA, or equivalent external training.
• 0 - 3 years experience in technical publications.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, charts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly/test procedures.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.
• Ability to use standard business software applications and specialized database or automated publishing and/or graphics tools.
• Exposure to authoring tools.
• Learn to use professional concepts and apply company policies and procedures to resolve basic and routine tasks.
• Generally applies existing practices and procedures to analyze situations or data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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