Position Details
Req ID
req2431
Job Title
TECHNICAL WRITER SPLST
Division
Corporate
Shift
First Shift
Job Summary
Job Summary
Applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standards in the area of developing, authoring and editing material for technical publications and/or documents in print or electronic media for Company products or processes.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
- Development of solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring judgment and ingenuity working within established standards and procedures relative to developing and writing technical publications for Company products. Performs work under very general supervision; work is reviewed for accuracy and adequacy.
- Define task requirements and specifications. Performs the research and preparation of complete moderately complex technical manuals and publications. Ensures completed publications meet or exceed customer and Company specifications for technical content and accuracy.
- Responsible for writing of procedure creation for material for technical manuals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical publications in print or electronic media.
- Observes production, developmental and experimental activities to determine operating procedures and details. Validates written procedures on hardware with the assistance of production and mock-ups.
- Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
- Reviews manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
- Studies CAD models, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Leads in selecting photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. Prepares or arranges for preparation of index. Lays out material for publication.
- Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, and content. Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree. Related discipline
If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.
Experience Requirements
7 - 10 or more year(s) Related experience and/or training ; experience with application of Air Transport Association (ATA) iSpec 2200, authoring of service bulletins, service letters and the following manual types: AMM, AIPC, SRM, OHM, PBM and CMM.
year(s) Prefer experience authoring of ATA chapters 5,24,25,26,29,30,36,51,54, 71, 73,78, 79 and 80 as well as industry standard ASD S1000D and ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English; work with aircraft systems and structures, metal/composite repair development in an A&P Mechanic or Engineer role a plus
year(s) Experience in Quality Management Systems including processes; prefer experience with metal/composite repair development
Skills and Competencies
- Communicate effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms.
- Make telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and make formal presentations to small or large groups.
- Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Fully competent in preparing SGML and XML structured documents using FrameMaker+SGML v12.0 or higher.
- Ability and willingness to assist and transfer technical knowledge to less experienced Stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
Demand - Frequency
Walk - Frequent
Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional
Talk and hear - Frequent
Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant
Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
Stand - Occasional
Climb Stairs - Occasional
Weight - Frequency
25 pounds - Occasional
Work Environment
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supervision
Supervision
- Works under very general and/or limited supervision.
- Some guidance as to results expected and for complex problem resolution.
- Exercises latitude in determining activities within moderate to wide parameters.
EEO Statement
The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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