Mid-Level Technical Writer or Editor

Position Overview

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Mid-Level Technical Writer or Editor to join the Learning Design Team at Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington. This role involves collaborating with pilot subject matter experts and instructional system designers to develop and revise flight training courseware.

Position Responsibilities

• Recommend technical communication project plans.
• Collaborate with pilot subject matter experts and instructional system designers to scope, revise, edit, format, and proofread training materials.
• Manage training manual content files to maximize data reuse in a specialized DITA XML publishing system.
• Protect the integrity of pilot training manuals by enforcing standards, processes, and branding guidelines.
• Devise strategies to tailor courseware for regional requirements.
• Coordinate critical stakeholder reviews of materials.
• Absess the need to obtain clarity and additional information as appropriate.
• Conduct peer reviews for grammar, spelling, bias, standards, and accuracy.
• Review comments and collaborate with teammates to reconcile conflicting inputs.
• Create and revise flight instructor presentations.
• Research and document technical information to improve established processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in producing both written and verbal technical communication.
• 5+ years of experience working in a role requiring detailed documentation of technical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with style guides, especially the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Experience with DITA, JIRA, oXygen.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Experience with aviation concepts and quality standards.
• Ability to learn new software.
• Experience in multimedia development and technical illustration.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

The Boeing Company offers a competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The company also provides eligible employees with a range of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.