Manager, Technical Publications

Location: Howell, MI or Remote

Reports To: Chief Inspector

CHI Aviation is seeking a Manager, Technical Publications, to join the team. The position is an integral part of the Quality Control team; documented information control is a core process of our quality management system (QMS).

• Prepare written documentation for publication; maintain documented information standards to ensure consistency and promote organizational efficiency; manage the document control system to ensure documentation is easily identifiable, organized, current, and protected.
• Understand FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, and FAA guidance to ensure documents are compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Edit company and FAA publications for style, format, grammar, and content consistency.
• Identify errors and inconsistencies and suggest content changes to technical writers and SMEs.
• Review all revisions for possible interfaces or cross-departmental effects.
• Design user-friendly forms ensuring clarity, organization, and e-capability as applicable.
• Monitor submission of documents for FAA review, works with FAA personnel and SMEs to resolve any identified discrepancies.
• Monitor final publication of projects, posting, and distribution process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, aviation, or relevant technical field.
• Aviation or Department of Defense experience; minimum 5 years in an operational capacity.
• FAA license (pilot, mechanic, aircraft dispatcher) preferred.
• Two or more years of experience as a technical writer preferred.
• Ability to interact easily with all levels of employees and collaborate effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational
• Superb written communication skills and interpersonal skills, ability to write documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat experience required. Adobe FrameMaker and Photoshop or graphic editing experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability committed to fair employment practices. Employer participates in E-Verify.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Competitive wages - salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA):https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm