Technical Writer

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• Join the High-Flying Team at ALOFT AeroArchitects!

Join our crew! If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact and work on cutting-edge and luxury aircraft, look no further. Join us at ALOFT AeroArchitects and let's take aviation to new heights! SUMMARY Research, develop, compose, and edit technical material (including illustrations) for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications in print or electronic media with limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedures.
• Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals, reports, and other reference material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings, and other source documentation relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Design, modify, and/or create illustrations as needed in support of written procedural guidance.
• Identify and incorporate engineering changes (including illustrations) into manual revisions.
• Research, develop, and verify flow diagrams and fault isolation procedures in support of fault isolation and troubleshooting manuals.
• Create parts breakdown tables in support of illustrated parts catalog.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
• Perform all functions in support of manual fabrication and production, such as, copying, collating, and binding.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Organize, format, and sequence content of document; assist in laying out material for publication.
• Perform review and editing functions to ensure technical accuracy and relevant content.
• Coordinate with other internal and external activities during the research phase to ensure technical accuracy.
• Arrange for approval, reproduction, and distribution of material.
• Document actions by completing all required time keeping records.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years of related experience in Technical Writing and/or training.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Page-Maker, Auto-Cad, and Photoshop.
• Must be capable of producing highly detailed and accurate material.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Possess the ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedural manuals that are free of grammatical, spelling and formatting errors.
• Strong research skills and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents, engineering drawings, regulations, procedures and manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exerting/lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or 10 lbs. frequently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Standard office environment.
• Occasional exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an industrial manufacturing and / or aviation environment.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.