Technical Author

My client, operating in the aviation industry is looking for a:

Role: Techinical Author
Location: Basel, switzerland
Contract: permanent

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Support in building up the AMM and IPC supplements, all ATA chapters
• Support in building up the internal guidelines
• Work independently on writing AMM supplements (all P/B) and according to the airworthiness requirements
• Work independently on creating the parts list tables, according to the airworthiness requirements Work independently on creating the illustrations

KEY ASPECTS OF THE ACTIVITY

• Analyzes the engineering documents (electrical/mechanical drawings, ground checks, specifications, project description
• Works effectively with engineering teams and relevant shops
• Establishes and updates the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) supplements
• Establishes and updates the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) supplements
• Produces the isometric illustrations
• Tracks the design revisions
• Prepares the customer documentation package
• Develops technical documentation libraries (illustration and reused sentences)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Author, master’s degree or senior technical author
• Mechanical engineering level
• Knowledge in aeronautics would be an advantage
• Experience using Adobe Framemaker/Illustrator, IsodrawCADprocess, Sketchup, AutoCAD
• MS Office (Word, Excel) and CAD literacy
• XML and VB Script would be an advantage
• Very good communication skill in English (spoken and US-written) German advantageous
• Goal-driven pro-active team player

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Desiree Bellotti at Line Up Aviation

Due to the number of applications we receive, it’s not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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