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Job Title
Senior Technical Writer/Editor
Location
Category
Contracts Support
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Description
The Senior Technical Writer/Editor is responsible for developing, editing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation, including manuals, bulletins, and illustrated parts breakdowns, in compliance with customer and military standards. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, as well as experience working with technical drawings and configuration-controlled data. The Senior Technical Writer/Editor will contribute to quality assurance processes, support document validation efforts, and mentor junior writers as needed.
**The position is contingent upon contract award**
Duties and Responsibilities:
Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to create accurate, detailed maintenance and repair documentation
Prepare structured technical documents, including technical manuals (e.g., TM86-01X), technical bulletins, and illustrated parts breakdowns, in accordance with contract standards and applicable MIL-STDs
Participate in document reviews, validations, and verifications with customers and internal teams
Ensure compliance with configuration management (CM) principles and document control procedures
Lead or mentor junior technical writers, offering guidance and quality oversight
Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to gather and clarify technical information
Monitor and contribute to continuous improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) processes
Provide support during audits or inspections related to documentation quality or compliance
Job Requirements Qualifications
Associates degree may substitute for 1 year of experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation-related technical writing or quality role
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience developing or maintaining documentation under quality and configuration management systems
Effective written and verbal communication skills
QMS certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
Aviation quality or maintenance background strongly preferred
Self-motivated team player with the ability to manage deadlines and collaborate across departments
Preferred but not required:
Experience with TPS (Test Program Set) development
Familiarity with the SETR (Software Engineering Technical Review) process
Must be able to pass a background check and education verification
Security Requirements
If required, must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the contract required level. U.S. Citizenship is required for clearance.
Travel
Travel will be required.
Physical Requirements
Work in office or technical writing environments using standard equipment
Sit or stand for extended periods and use a computer regularly
Travel by car or aircraft, which may involve prolonged sitting
Occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds
Perform occasional physical tasks such as bending, stooping, or reaching during field visits or installations
PCI Aviation LLC (PCIA) is an equal opportunity employer.
PCIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.
Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates.
in accordance with applicable federal law.
100 Brookwood Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
Ecke Holding Company LLC dba “Poarch Creek Indians Federal Services” is owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.
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