Maintenance Writer
Butler America Aerospace L.L.C., Hartford, CT, United States
Maintenance Writer
Location:
Remote
Job ID:
#72279
Pay Range:
$35-45
Application Deadline:
04/10/2026
Citizenship Requirement:
U.S. Person with the ability to work in the U.S. (No foreign nationals)
Security Clearance Level:
Clearance Required (Basic Sikorsky clearance)
Minimum Years of Experience:
See job description in next section
Summary/Objective
Butler Aerospace & Defense is seeking an experienced technical writer to work in our writing group authoring maintenance publications. This position is in support of contracted technical publication revision services and the creation of new publications. This is a remote work position.
Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions
Under general direction and according to standard practice, the technical writer works independently on the analysis, organization, and writing of assigned portions of aircraft maintenance publications.
Performs a variety of duties in preparing technical writing assignments, covering portions of aircraft maintenance publications
Research, writing, and development of portions of aircraft maintenance publications according to the governing specification and published standard work
Develop concise, complete, technically accurate, and easy to understand technical information in a timely fashion with a very high level of quality
Exercise initiative and judgment in carrying out detail writing assignments working from engineering drawings, specifications, performance data, or other similar literature. Judgment required compiling and selecting technical data for text and illustrations
Develop and coordinate the revision/creation of technical illustrations with illustrators on form and content of illustrations in support of aircraft maintenance publications
Provide frequent status to supervision
Meet established internal and external delivery milestones
Interface with engineers over the content and review of the publications when required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Competencies Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Ability to write maintenance procedures from engineering drawings, specifications, performance data, or other similar literature
Ability to dissect complex and interdependent processes into discrete and detailed steps to enhance end-users ability to understand and follow the directions
Ability to read and interpret assembly/installation blueprints, technical publications, vendor data, and various forms of engineering data
Ability to read and interpret military and commercial specification and standards
Strong analytical and complex problem‑solving skills
Ability to self‑edit written and graphical work
Proficient with desktop publishing using content management software
Proficient with SGML/XML structured document authoring such as Arbor Text or equivalent
Proficient with various research (i.e., customer‑specific) applications for technical issues
Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office
Sikorsky Aircraft technical publications experience
S1000D experience
Experience with Contenta content management software and XyVision publishing software
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professional communication proficiency with written and verbal English and in‑depth knowledge of engineering and other technical terminology
Professional communication proficiency to interact effectively with coworkers, supervisor, managers, and customers
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in fast‑paced and dynamic environment
Ability to demonstrate initiative and be self‑motivated
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Detail orientation
Task and goal‑orientation
Quality‑driven
Responsive and time‑sensitive to customer's delivery schedule
Strong, customer‑focused work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to mentor less experienced and knowledgeable writers on the team
Work Experience Minimum 3 years technical writing experience
Required Education
Requires knowledge of technical publications writing. Must have understanding of engineering specifications drawings, designs, and English composition.
Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent trade experience
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Work authorization: Must be a U.S. person with the ability to work in the U.S.
Security clearance: Required for some assignments at Top Secret level
Work Environment
This is a remote work position.
This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, and fax machines.
Travel Limited travel may be required to support validations.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time exempt position requiring a 40‑hour work week.
Occasional overtime and possible weekend work are also required to meet customers' needs.
Work schedules must be approved by supervision. The employee must be working during the six "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Benefits provided 401(k), medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.
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Remote
Job ID:
#72279
Pay Range:
$35-45
Application Deadline:
04/10/2026
Citizenship Requirement:
U.S. Person with the ability to work in the U.S. (No foreign nationals)
Security Clearance Level:
Clearance Required (Basic Sikorsky clearance)
Minimum Years of Experience:
See job description in next section
Summary/Objective
Butler Aerospace & Defense is seeking an experienced technical writer to work in our writing group authoring maintenance publications. This position is in support of contracted technical publication revision services and the creation of new publications. This is a remote work position.
Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions
Under general direction and according to standard practice, the technical writer works independently on the analysis, organization, and writing of assigned portions of aircraft maintenance publications.
Performs a variety of duties in preparing technical writing assignments, covering portions of aircraft maintenance publications
Research, writing, and development of portions of aircraft maintenance publications according to the governing specification and published standard work
Develop concise, complete, technically accurate, and easy to understand technical information in a timely fashion with a very high level of quality
Exercise initiative and judgment in carrying out detail writing assignments working from engineering drawings, specifications, performance data, or other similar literature. Judgment required compiling and selecting technical data for text and illustrations
Develop and coordinate the revision/creation of technical illustrations with illustrators on form and content of illustrations in support of aircraft maintenance publications
Provide frequent status to supervision
Meet established internal and external delivery milestones
Interface with engineers over the content and review of the publications when required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Competencies Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Ability to write maintenance procedures from engineering drawings, specifications, performance data, or other similar literature
Ability to dissect complex and interdependent processes into discrete and detailed steps to enhance end-users ability to understand and follow the directions
Ability to read and interpret assembly/installation blueprints, technical publications, vendor data, and various forms of engineering data
Ability to read and interpret military and commercial specification and standards
Strong analytical and complex problem‑solving skills
Ability to self‑edit written and graphical work
Proficient with desktop publishing using content management software
Proficient with SGML/XML structured document authoring such as Arbor Text or equivalent
Proficient with various research (i.e., customer‑specific) applications for technical issues
Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office
Sikorsky Aircraft technical publications experience
S1000D experience
Experience with Contenta content management software and XyVision publishing software
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professional communication proficiency with written and verbal English and in‑depth knowledge of engineering and other technical terminology
Professional communication proficiency to interact effectively with coworkers, supervisor, managers, and customers
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in fast‑paced and dynamic environment
Ability to demonstrate initiative and be self‑motivated
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Detail orientation
Task and goal‑orientation
Quality‑driven
Responsive and time‑sensitive to customer's delivery schedule
Strong, customer‑focused work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to mentor less experienced and knowledgeable writers on the team
Work Experience Minimum 3 years technical writing experience
Required Education
Requires knowledge of technical publications writing. Must have understanding of engineering specifications drawings, designs, and English composition.
Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent trade experience
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Work authorization: Must be a U.S. person with the ability to work in the U.S.
Security clearance: Required for some assignments at Top Secret level
Work Environment
This is a remote work position.
This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, and fax machines.
Travel Limited travel may be required to support validations.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time exempt position requiring a 40‑hour work week.
Occasional overtime and possible weekend work are also required to meet customers' needs.
Work schedules must be approved by supervision. The employee must be working during the six "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Benefits provided 401(k), medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.
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