Technical Communicator - Contractor

Responsible for generation of technical content in support of installation, maintenance, and repair activity by developing and maintaining technical publication documents in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), Air Methods/United Rotorcraft, and industry requirements. Provide quality oversight of technical publications for initial submittal through final approval. Assist with development and implementation of department procedures and training.

Research and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents to create and maintain technical publications to support Air Methods/United Rotorcraft products
AFM, AMM/ICA, CMM, WDM, SRM) and service documents from engineering, manufacturing, and supplier data
Support Certification, Engineering, and other departments by preparing and/or formatting/editing documents to ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory/industry guidance
Work to continuously improve Air Methods/United Rotorcraft technical documents by performing quality checks of work for accuracy and consistency
Create and maintain procedures, style guides, and templates used for technical content generation
Develop, maintain, and provide training for technical content generators, reviewers, and consumers
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Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies.
Bachelor's degree (B.A. / in Technical Communications or technical field (engineering, science) or equivalent from four-year college or university and five years' related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of technical writing experience in the aerospace industry creating content for aerospace technical manuals and service documents
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations and guidance as they apply to aircraft operations (14 CFR Part 91/135), maintenance (14 CFR Part 43), and design certification (14 CFR Part 21/23/25/27/29)
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and technical documentation, including airplane maintenance manuals, flight/operator manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and installation instructions

Strong technical writing skills and knowledge of technical publications regulatory requirements and aerospace industry writing specifications (ATA, GAMA, and S1000D)
Strong English and grammar skills (written and verbal communication), including editing and publishing experience
Ability to accurately assess task level of effort to support the project quote/bid process
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Teams
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred) and data vault and management systems (SolidWorks PDM, Siemens TeamCenter, Dassault Enovia, etc.)
Proficiency with content management tools and software commonly used in the industry, such as Adobe FrameMaker
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Preferred -ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English (STE) accreditation or equivalent

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.