Based in Englewood, Colorado, United Rotorcraft designs and modifies mission-critical aircraft supporting air medical, firefighting, military, law enforcement, and other specialized operations.
As a Technical Writer, you’ll develop and maintain technical publications that support aircraft installation, maintenance, and repair activities. You’ll work closely with engineering and certification teams to ensure documentation meets FAA, ODA, and industry requirements while supporting the safe operation and maintenance of our aircraft.
PayPay Range: $64,286.25 – $80,377.50 Annually Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, skills, and overall qualifications. This position is also eligible for Air Methods’ comprehensive employee benefits package.
Responsibilities- Research and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents to create and maintain technical publications to support Air Methods/United Rotorcraft products
- Work independently and as part of a team to develop technical manuals (e.g., AFM, AMM/ICA, CMM, WDM, SRM) and service documents from engineering, manufacturing, and supplier data
- Support Certification, Engineering, and other departments by preparing and/or formatting/editing documents to ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory/industry guidance
- Work to continuously improve Air Methods/United Rotorcraft technical documents by performing quality checks of work for accuracy and consistency
- Create and maintain procedures, style guides, and templates used for technical content generation
- Develop, maintain, and provide training for technical content generators, reviewers, and consumers
- Provide quoted hours for assigned work tasks
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling <5%
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Technical Communications or technical field (engineering, science) or equivalent from four-year college or university and five years’ related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of technical writing experience in the aerospace industry creating content for aerospace technical manuals and service documents
- Strong understanding of FAA regulations and guidance as they apply to aircraft operations (14 CFR Part 91/135), maintenance (14 CFR Part 43), and design certification (14 CFR Part 21/23/25/27/29)
- Knowledge of aircraft systems and technical documentation, including airplane maintenance manuals, flight/operator manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and installation instructions
Skills
- Strong technical writing skills and knowledge of technical publications regulatory requirements and aerospace industry writing specifications (ATA, GAMA, and S1000D)
- Ability to read and understand 2-D drawings, 3-D solid models, engineering specifications, and maintenance procedures
- Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical information into clear, concise technical documentation
- Strong English and grammar skills (written and verbal communication), including editing and publishing experience
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines
- Strong proficiency with time management and task focus
- Ability to accurately assess task level of effort to support the project quote/bid process
- Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and evolution of work processes and work product
Computer Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Teams
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred) and data vault and management systems (SolidWorks PDM, Siemens TeamCenter, Dassault Enovia, etc.)
- Proficiency with content management tools and software commonly used in the industry, such as Adobe FrameMaker
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Required – None
- Preferred – Affiliations with aerospace industry standards and advocacy bodies (ASTM, SAE, GAMA, etc.)
- Preferred –ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English (STE) accreditation or equivalent
Minimum payUSD $64,286.25/Yr. Maximum PayUSD $80,377.50/Yr. Benefits
For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, engineering, science, or a related technical field, or equivalent education and experience
- Five or more years of technical writing experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience creating aerospace technical manuals and service documents
- Strong understanding of FAA regulations and guidance, including 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 43, 91, and 135
- Knowledge of aircraft systems and technical documentation, including maintenance manuals, flight/operator manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and installation instructions
- Knowledge of aerospace technical publication standards, including ATA, GAMA, and S1000D
- Ability to read and understand 2-D drawings, 3-D solid models, engineering specifications, and maintenance procedures
- Strong technical writing, editing, publishing, English, and grammar skills
- Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and translate technical information into clear documentation
- Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, multitasking, and deadline management skills
- Ability to assess task effort for project quoting and bidding
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Teams
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
- Experience with data vault and management systems such as SolidWorks PDM, Siemens Teamcenter, or Dassault Enovia
- Experience with content management tools such as Adobe FrameMaker
- Affiliation with aerospace industry standards or advocacy organizations such as ASTM, SAE, or GAMA
- ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English accreditation or equivalent
What We Do
Quality emergency care doesn’t begin in the hospital emergency room – it begins at the scene of the accident or the moment a life-threatening illness strikes. Air Methods has a talented workforce of over 4,500 team members, which includes the best in the air medical industry. We are pilots, clinicians, mechanics, air communications specialists, support teams and many more. We’re ready to answer the call because we know someone’s life is on the line. We dedicate ourselves around the clock to maintain equipment and supplies, coordinate logistics and relentlessly provide the tools and expertise that allow us to give more tomorrows. From the front lines to the phone lines, we believe our status as the industry leader – and the importance we place on our mission statement and core values – allow us to attract the highest level of talented professionals. More than 20% of our team members are U.S. veterans, active duty or in the reserves. Our comprehensive aviation, clinical and maintenance training is as robust as it is intense. And our continuous curriculum of learning and simulation-based training is unmatched in the industry. We are ready to save lives at every moment of every day, with over 300 bases of operations serving 48 states. In rural communities, that kind of reach of care is crucial. Emergency air medical transport and treatment is often the only access to lifesaving emergency care they have – providing access to millions of people who otherwise would not have been able to make it to a trauma center. We also operate eight maintenance centers of excellence throughout the nation and a national communications center. Although we call Greenwood Village, Colorado, home, we are only a call away.
