Technical Writer and Illustrator (Full Time)
Department: All Openings

POSITION SUMMARY:

Create (i.e. – research, write, and illustrate) the technical documents required by owners, pilots, and mechanics to safely operate and maintain a Piper airplane according to the civil air regulations in the country of registry. Assist the technical support team as required. This is an hourly position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Studies drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.

Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

Reviews manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.

Determines need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.

Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.

Confers with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, departmental representatives, and service bureaus to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication – both routine and ad hoc.

Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards (i.e. - FAA, GAMA, ATA, and Piper) regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

Edits, standardizes, or makes changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.

Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material and/or assembly sequence.

Renders detailed drawings, illustrations, and artwork working from sketches, blueprints, memory, reference materials, or digital imagery.

Coordinates draft review by engineering, flight test, or experimental, as required, to ensure technical accuracy and appropriate operational procedure.

Lays out and forwards material for print, microfiche, CD, and web publication.

Supports other departments in the preparation of internal documents and other matters where desktop publishing expertise is required.

Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Assigns part code numbers for service parts and kits, as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees and coordinate the activities of temporary workers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires an associates degree (AS or AA), four years of desktop publishing experience in a technical writing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literacy, (working knowledge of QuarkXpress, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with CAD) ability to understand and interpret blueprints, technical specification documents, etc., and familiarity with aircraft and aircraft systems are required to perform the duties of this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers, both in written and oral form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.