Job Description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

The Technical Writer is responsible for producing the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents and corresponding supplements (IPC, AMM, WDM, CMM) for interior integration projects, conforming to the requirements of the customer contract.

The Technical Writer will support the following:

- Produces and maintains high standards of quality in document/publications development.
- Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the preparation of technical documents.
- Works with Project and Design Engineers, and Program Management as required ensuring the released document/publication conforms to NAT standards, engineering and customer requirements and is technically accurate.
- Coordinates information exchanges with engineering, program management and customers.

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

The Technical Writer is responsible for producing the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents and corresponding supplements (IPC, AMM, WDM, CMM) for interior integration projects, conforming to the requirements of the customer contract.

The Technical Writer will support the following:

- Produces and maintains high standards of quality in document/publications development.
- Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the preparation of technical documents.
- Works with Project and Design Engineers, and Program Management as required ensuring the released document/publication conforms to NAT standards, engineering and customer requirements and is technically accurate.
- Coordinates information exchanges with engineering, program management and customers.

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

Knowledge/Experience

- High School Diploma required, AA or BA preferred.
- Three or more years developing and preparing aviation technical publications in an aerospace engineering environment.
- Must be familiar and/or experienced using: Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Wiring Diagram Manuals and Component Maintenance Manuals.
- Major airframe (OEM) or airline experience desired.
- Knowledge of MyBoeingFleet, Airbus World and AutoCAD a plus.
- Experience using SGML Editor (Arbortext), Adobe Illustrator, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite Software.
- Strong working knowledge of ATA-100 and iSpec-2200 standards.
- Knowledge of basic 3D CAD modeling and design.

Skills/Abilities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and drawings.
- Possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Products.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under some pressure to meet due dates.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

Knowledge/Experience

- High School Diploma required, AA or BA preferred.
- Three or more years developing and preparing aviation technical publications in an aerospace engineering environment.
- Must be familiar and/or experienced using: Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Wiring Diagram Manuals and Component Maintenance Manuals.
- Major airframe (OEM) or airline experience desired.
- Knowledge of MyBoeingFleet, Airbus World and AutoCAD a plus.
- Experience using SGML Editor (Arbortext), Adobe Illustrator, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite Software.
- Strong working knowledge of ATA-100 and iSpec-2200 standards.
- Knowledge of basic 3D CAD modeling and design.

Skills/Abilities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and drawings.
- Possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Products.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under some pressure to meet due dates.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

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