Senior Technical Writer/Editor

The Senior Technical Writer/Editor is responsible for developing, editing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation, including manuals, bulletins, and illustrated parts breakdowns, in compliance with customer and military standards. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, as well as experience working with technical drawings and configuration-controlled data. The Senior Technical Writer/Editor will contribute to quality assurance processes, support document validation efforts, and mentor junior writers as needed.       

**The position is contingent upon contract award**       

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to create accurate, detailed maintenance and repair documentation
• Prepare structured technical documents, including technical manuals (e.g., TM86-01X), technical bulletins, and illustrated parts breakdowns, in accordance with contract standards and applicable MIL-STDs
• Participate in document reviews, validations, and verifications with customers and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with configuration management (CM) principles and document control procedures
• Lead or mentor junior technical writers, offering guidance and quality oversight
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to gather and clarify technical information
• Monitor and contribute to continuous improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) processes
• Provide support during audits or inspections related to documentation quality or compliance

Qualifications

• Associates degree may substitute for 1 year of experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation-related technical writing or quality role
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience developing or maintaining documentation under quality and configuration management systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• QMS certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Aviation quality or maintenance background strongly preferred
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to manage deadlines and collaborate across departments

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with TPS (Test Program Set) development
• Familiarity with the SETR (Software Engineering Technical Review) process
• Must be able to pass a background check and education verification

Security Requirements

• If required, must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the contract required level. U.S. Citizenship is required for clearance.

Travel

• Travel will be required.

Physical Requirements

• Work in office or technical writing environments using standard equipment
• Sit or stand for extended periods and use a computer regularly
• Travel by car or aircraft, which may involve prolonged sitting
• Occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds
• Perform occasional physical tasks such as bending, stooping, or reaching during field visits or installations

PCI Aviation LLC (PCIA) is an equal opportunity employer.

PCIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates.

in accordance with applicable federal law.