Team Leader Aviation Technical Publications at Garmin AT in Salem, Oregon

Job Description:

We are seeking a full-time Aviation Technical Publications Team Leader for our Pacific Northwest Salem, Oregon location.  In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of Aviation Technical Writers to produce user’s guides, installation manuals, maintenance manuals, and/or service documents.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Directly supervise various levels of team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring


• Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, evaluate performance, manage efficient execution of schedules, and handle associate issues for the team


• Ensure the team follows department standards and policies


• Assist the CMS Administrator in S1000D management


• Research and collect data to write pilot’s guides, quick reference guides, installation manuals, maintenance manuals, and/or service documents


• Create electronic documents using word processing and desktop publishing tools


• Communicate with the Design Engineers in areas that relate to the product specifications and product development


• Research airframe technical characteristics to accurately document functions and features of specific aviation products


• Provide software beta testing input for Design Engineers, Program Managers, and Human Factors team


• Facilitate the rework of mechanical drawings and screen captures


• Prepare electronic documents for print output and support printing vendors


• Work in a team environment within the Technical Publications area to constantly improve the archival, storage and documentation process


• Edit copy written by other Technical Writers for content organization, style, voice, audience and consistency of format


• Identify and incorporate opportunities to improve the user documentation experience

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field OR a minimum of 4 years relevant experience


• Must possess a minimum of 3 years experience working as a Garmin International Aviation Technical Writer or a minimum of 10 years related experience as a Technical Writer


• Avionics/aviation experience and/or knowledge


• Proficient experience with desktop publishing tools


• Extensive word processing experience


• Working knowledge of S1000D publishing standards and relevant software


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills  


• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Electronics/technical background


• Adobe InDesign experience


• Drafting education/experience


• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop experience


• Multimedia and courseware development software experience


• Familiarity with mass-production printing equipment and processes


• Private Pilot license - Instrument rating a plus

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.