Textron · 9 hours ago
Publications Engineer/Sr.
US-Kansas-Wichita
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expTextron is a company that specializes in engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Publications Engineer/Sr. to create and prepare aircraft technical manuals. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research to ensure accurate and compliant technical documentation for aircraft operations and maintenance.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
Responsibilities
Responsible for completing engineering research, development, and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications
Utilize Adobe FrameMaker authoring software to produce detailed procedures to support the operation and maintenance of aircraft systems
Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications and regulatory requirements as they relate to technical orders
Verifies accuracy of content, instructions, and illustrations by collaborating with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives to participate in certification/verification activities on and off aircraft
Collaborate with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives
Validate technical document procedures by conducting virtual (CATIA) and on-aircraft validations of part details, assemblies, and installations
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
May lead special projects. A degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation or related field required
In Lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years diversified experience as a Pilot, A&P Mechanic, and/or a Technical Publications background may be acceptable
Minimum 2 years of relative experience in a technical field is required
An understanding of engineering data, with an ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents
Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices and aircraft manufacturing
Familiar with Military, FAA Regulations, and Aviation Industry (iSpec 2200, S1000D, MilSpecs, etc.) specifications and guidelines, with an emphasis of technical order structure
Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
A&P (or equivalent military experience) and/or Pilot's license a plus
Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and/or Adobe FrameMaker preferred
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
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Funding
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