Technical Author (Aircraft Design & Documentation) Job at JSfirm.com in Broomfie

Overview
Pilatus is hiring a Technical Author to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will support the engineering team in creating and editing technical documents for engineering design, certification, aircraft operation, training, and continuing airworthiness documentation for the PC-12 and PC-24 platforms. A successful individual in this role will possess excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail, technical aptitude with CAD tools, and the ability to simplify complex information. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-quality documentation, including engineering reports, product manuals, system architecture descriptions, and training documentations

Use 2D/3D CAD tools to create digital rendering configurations and illustrations

Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content for both technical and non‑technical audiences

Develop, modify, and maintain aircraft continuing airworthiness documentation such as AFM, ICA, IPD, and service / modification instructions for aircraft completion projects

Define and implement a scalable knowledge management strategy that integrates documentation, internal wikis, training materials, and customer support content

Curate and maintain internal knowledge bases for cross‑functional use, including onboarding guides, FAQs, and process documentation

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Support preparation of engineering project milestone meetings and similar tasks

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications

BS Degree in field of engineering with extensive experience in technical authoring or equivalent combination of education and experience

2-4 years of experience in aviation or related field required

Proficiency in Solid Edge with Siemens Teamcenter or comparable 2D/3D CAD suite

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Visio, and 3D rendering tools like SolidEdge Keyshot or similar

Experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint work sites strongly desired

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills

High standards of accuracy and quality

Self‑disciplined, capable of handling multiple, simultaneous projects and tasks

Must meet the criteria of a U.S. person as defined under ITAR 22 CFR 120.62

What We Offer

11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus

90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually

Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually

401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%

Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full

Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The salary range for this position is $69,200 - 89,960 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with spanet data.

Company Background
Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatus’ 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC‑12 PRO and PC‑24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for almost 30 years.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Application Instructions
To submit a paper application, please mail your resume to 12300 Pilatus Way, Broomfield, CO 80021, Attention: Human Resources. No walk‑ins please.

If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position, please email employment.uspilatus-aircraft.com with your request.

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