Purpose and Scope: 

Develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs and related technical and administrative publications.  Text is concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares or contributes text, in clear and concise language, to be incorporated in technical publications, notes, manuals, and related technical information concerned with the installation, operation and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical and other equipment.
• Writes and edits project schedules, hardware/software reference guides, user’s manuals, reports and other technical literature.
• Reviews manufacturer’s and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance and service of equipment.
• Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology. May assist in laying out material for publication.
• Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
• Perform duties as an alternate Flight Attendant as required. 
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Associates Degree or equivalent formal academic or vocational training in technical writing, technical journalism, technical communications, English or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of directly related technical writing experience. Technical writing related to aviation, aircraft manufacture and Federal Aviation publications highly desired.
• Must possess the ability and skill to write, edit, and prepare clear, concise, and acceptable scientific, technical and management documentation for publication or production, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with contract personnel.
• Qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and possess a valid state issued driver’s license.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

The work is mostly sedentary, however, some walking, stooping and pushing is required.  The physical characteristics of this position require the strength, dexterity and ability to lift up to 50 pounds in order to retrieve passenger luggage and to open and close the cabin doors on Company operated aircraft while performing Flight Attendant duties.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment.  Flight Attendant duties are generally performed both indoors in an office setting and an aircraft cabin.  May on occasion be exposed to an inclement weather environment and be subjected to periods of moderate noise situations.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.