Technical Author

Technical Author

Basel,Switzerland

Permanent

Skills

Sketchup

Adobe Framemaker/Illustrator

CAD

Position And Responsibilities

 

Support in building up the AMM and IPC supplements, all ATA chapters

Support in building up the internal guidelines

Work independently on writing AMM supplements (all P/B) and according to the airworthiness requirements

Work independently on creating the parts list tables, according to the airworthiness requirements

Work independently on creating the illustrations

 

Key Aspects of the Activity

 

Analyzes the engineering documents (electrical/mechanical drawings, ground checks, specifications, project description)

Works effectively with engineering teams and relevant shops

Establishes and updates the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) supplements

Establishes and updates the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) supplements

Produces the isometric illustrations

Tracks the design revisions

Prepares the customer documentation package

Develops technical documentation libraries (illustration and reused sentences)

 

Required Skills And Qualifications

 

Technical Author, master’s degree or senior technical author

Mechanical engineering level

Knowledge in aeronautics would be an advantage

Experience using Adobe Framemaker/Illustrator, IsodrawCADprocess, Sketchup, AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel) and CAD literacy

XML and VB Script would be an advantage

Very good communication skill in English (spoken and US-written)

German advantageous

Goal-driven pro-active team player

 

What we offer (among other things)

 

Working in an owner-managed, young dynamic company with hands-on mentality

Multifaceted, challenging and responsible position within an exclusive environment

Attractive employment conditions and social benefits like 5 weeks of holidays (6 weeks as of 50 years)

Free on-site English lessons and individual further training and development opportunities

Subsidised meals in our canteen, as well as parking spaces (or free shuttle bus transport) and other employee discounts (Fleets, Bars & Restaurants etc.)

In case of relocation: support with relocation / work permit

Corporate events like our famous annual Christmas Party and the summer BBQ