Technical Writer/Editor, Aviation Maintenance Training at CAE USA in Avon, Connecticut

Job Description:

Role and Responsibilities

The Technical Writer/Editor, Aviation Maintenance Training is a core member of the courseware development team who provides input, support, and assists in design, development and editing of instructional training materials for use in business aviation maintenance training courses. The Technical Writer works closely with the courseware development team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create and maintain, new and existing, top quality courseware. Courseware includes text and graphic editing and design for student Training Manuals and Workbooks, instructor PowerPoints, and other supplemental materials as needed.

Essential Duties:

Responsible for developing and maintaining courseware, including student training manuals and workbooks, as well as instructional presentations

Responsible for creating and editing graphics, including electrical and mechanical schematics

Must utilize operation and process checklists, as well as follow Quality Assurance processes and standards

Must manage and track project progress using the teams project management tools

Responsible for attending weekly team meetings and reporting on project status

Skills/Requirements:

Bachelors degree preferred

2-4 years related experience

Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat is required

Design and graphic skills using Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator is preferred

Experience using Microsoft Office is required

An eye for good design and presentation

Writing, editing, and proofreading skills are essential

Communications skills must be strong

Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary

Ability to work independently and as a strong team member in a deadline driven environment

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with prioritization skills for own work

General aviation and aircraft maintenance knowledge is a plus but not required for this position

Support team members and assist other departments as needed

Attend required meetings

Other assignments as required

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.