Technical Writer II

Job Summary

Technical Writer prepares airplane operational and maintenance documents for publication. Technical content is developed through research and analysis of engineering documents and consultation with subject matter experts. Text, tables, graphs, and illustrations are incorporated into technically accurate, easily understandable manuscripts, which are then reviewed, approved, released, and published. Technical Writer must proofread manuscripts for spelling, grammar, technical accuracy, and adherence to the Cirrus Writing Style Guide. 

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Prepare manuscripts for airplane flight manuals, maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, service documents, and pilot-related publications.
• Gather technical information from engineering drawings, specifications, test reports, and vendor data.
• Consult with engineers, pilots, and technicians to develop content.
• Work with Technical Illustrators to define and incorporate supplementary illustrations into the manuscripts.
• Proofread manuscripts for spelling, grammar, technical accuracy, and adherence to Cirrus Writing Style Guide.
• Use defined procedures to submit completed manuscripts for review, approval, release, and publication.
• Participate in document review process.
• Maintain work records in accordance with Technical Publications processes.
• Analyze released engineering documents to assess their impact on Technical Publications.
• Coordinate foreign language translations, working closely with engineering and translation company to define, request, review, and incorporate translations.
• Complete project assignments and takes responsibility for task outcomes.
• Beginning to exercise design decision responsibilities, starting work from conceptual or specific direction from others.

Qualifications

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

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Technical Communications, Engineering or a related field required.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills required.
• Ability to conduct interviews with subject matter experts required.
• 3 or more years’ experience as a Technical Writer preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and technical reports preferred.
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, PTC Creo View, DITA, and PTC Windchill, or equivalent Product Data Management system, preferred.
• Private pilot's license, Airframe and Power Plant certificate, or background in aircraft maintenance preferred.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Decision Quality
• Communicates
• Resourcefulness
• Being Resilient

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.