What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Epic Aircraft?
WHO WE ARE
Epic Aircraft, based in beautiful Bend, Oregon, is the leading designer and manufacturer of high performance, all composite, six-seat single-engine turboprop aircraft. We're seeking talented and creative individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the booming composite aerospace technology industry.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Mid-Level up to Experienced Aerospace Technical Writer Position
- On-the-job training and advancement opportunities
- Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Three (3) weeks of paid time off (Includes a Paid Week Off Between Christmas and New Year)
- Seven (7) paid holidays
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees & 50% for dependents
- 401K retirement plan with a 3% matching program
- Pay increases based on performance
- Friendly team environment and fun company events
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As part of the Engineering Department, the Technical Writer willbe responsible for writing, editing, illustrating, publishing, proofreading, and managing technical documents that keep us flying. These include standard operating procedures, training documents, maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, service bulletins, and reports. The Technical Writer will manage and control all technical documents in accordance with standard company practices and procedures and will revise new and existing documents per engineering changes, requests, new information, and corrections.Other expectations may include:
- Produce new and revised airplane technical manuals such as the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Component Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog, Wire Diagram Manual, and Standard Repair Manual
- Learn and draw information from various sources, including hands-on on the production floor and by working with our subject matter experts (pilots, engineers, and manufacturing)
- Write maintenance/flight procedures by consulting source documents, notes, vendor information, or subject matter experts
- Author procedures for technical publication in M.S. Word and Adobe FrameMaker
- Other duties as needed
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Previous experience as an Aviation Technical Writer directly related to creating and revising technical documents
- A degree (Associate or Bachelor) or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of aircraft systems and operations and/or familiarity with FAA rules and regulations
- Technical writing experience drawing material from engineering drawings, manufacturing, and supplier data
- Experience using CAD/SolidWorks illustrations
- A great attitude and be excited to learn
- Be a self-starter and able to make sound writing decisions with minimum supervision
- Experience using Image Manipulation software (Photoshop, GIMP, Illustrator, etc.)
- Experience using AdobeFramemaker
- Experience with MS Office suite
- Ability to read and understand engineeringdata
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future
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