Textron Aviation · 7 hours ago
Publications Engineer/Sr.
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expTextron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. The role involves creating and preparing aircraft technical manuals, conducting research, and ensuring data conforms to established design specifications.
Aerospace
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
Benefits
$5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years
Competitive and extensive total rewards package
Pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members
Company
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation make finding an aircraft simple.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.33MKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2023-06-16Grant· $3.33M
Leadership Team
Ron Draper
President and CEO
Chad Archer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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