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Cedent Consulting Inc

Technical Writer (Chicago, IL)

Cedent Consulting Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


This is going to be a 6 month contract to hire, located in Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote). As a Technical Writer, you will be supporting the Technical Publications Department within the Aircraft Technical Services Division. You will be responsible for organizing, writing, editing, and publishing a variety of maintenance documentation which can include but is not limited to Service Bulletins (hardware/software), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Part Catalogs, and Wiring Diagram Manuals. You must enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you are managing multiple documents on any given day and are ready for new challenges and opportunities.

Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.Technical Writer Requirements:

Advanced experience with Structured FrameMaker (SGML or XML)

Must be able to share how they have utilized Structured FrameMaker and what types of documents they have structured and designed for technical content.Familiarity with Arbotext and how it is utilized.

Experience with S1000D XML

Must be proficient and understand how it is utilized for business requiring processes and controls, as well as technical and non-technical publications.Strong understanding and experience with XML specification for preparing, managing, and using equipment maintenance and operations information.

Experience with illustrating programs such as Corel Draw and Adobe Illustrator.Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, charts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly/test procedures.Proven ability to work unsupervised in a highly dynamic environment.Nice to Have Skills:

A&P License.Has worked with a content management system (Windchill or similar).Experience with creating maintenance manuals.Has a maintenance background on Aircraft.Experience using Microsoft Access for input into the database.Technical Writer Responsibilities:

You will write and/or revise, manage multiple documents in S1000D and iSpec2200 and work with persons inside and outside the Technical Publications department.You will coordinate your work activity, status, and schedule.Analyzing available source data.Ensure the technical accuracy, adequacy, and quality of technical publications using our processes.Coordinate the review and release of publication products with customers and other organizations; and classifying and tracking discrepancies noted through the review process.Mentor existing staff to create industry-leading manuals and Service Bulletins.This is a contract position.

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