Technical Writer (Structures) / Rédacteur technique (structures)

Do you have technical experience in aircraft structures? Have you worked as a Structural Assembler, Aircraft Technician, or Methods Agent and want to step into a role where you can develop new, highly sought-after engineering skills? This position is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Technical Writer (Mechanical Structure) to join our Technical Publications team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the Structures team and be responsible for revising the Aircraft Maintenance Publication (AMP) and Repair section of the Structural Repair Publication (ASRP). The team is organized in such a way as to promote autonomous cross-functional collaboration, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as “Technical Writer” will be to review engineering documentation, carry out impact analysis, review revised tasks/create new tasks in ''Simplified Technical English'' for the approval and incorporate changes, perform on aircraft validation (OAV) for the tasks associated with AMP (Structures) and ASRP (Repairs).

Your working environment

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges

• Primary tasks will be to research, plan, write and revise the Aircraft Maintenance Publication (AMP) and incorporate Repair engineering orders (REO) into the Aircraft Structural Repair Publication (ASRP) on all the structural chapters and;
• You should be able to understand all the engineering documentation which drives the changes to AMP and ASRP;
• Write and revise the maintenance procedures by understanding the scope of the engineering changes;
• Define and maintain the Data Module Requirements List (DMRL). Coordinate with internal engineering teams, the Customer Response Center (CRC), and external suppliers to ensure alignment with released engineering.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) of Data Module’s (DM) submitted by our suppliers for inclusion in the publications;
• Perform On Aircraft Validation (OAV) of the new AMP tasks and determine the timing required to perform each task;
• Perform, validate and incorporate on-aircraft validation comments per departmental standards/guidelines;
• Conduct reviews of engineering documentation for inclusion into the publications;
• Ensure customer and operator requests are analyzed, coordinate with CRC, engineering team and respond to the originator;
• Co-ordinate, define and maintain publication Data Module Requirements List (DMRL) with internal and external suppliers;
• Identify and implement processes for product improvements in line with the Strategic plan;
• Identify, evaluate and support definition of action plans and schedules to minimize risks to completion of the publications according to the program requirements;
• Coordinate with our suppliers and stake holders for ensuring the AMP and ASRP tasks are up-to date in line with the released engineering.

Your boarding pass

• You have a college degree in aircraft maintenance, aerospace engineering or a related field and five (5) years of experience in aviation (as a technician, methods agent or as a technical writer);
• You must have a strong knowledge of aircraft structures, structural repair methods, and systems;
• Good understanding of the engineering change drivers and Aircraft Configuration Management applicable to the AMP and Repair Engineering Orders (REO) for ASRP;
• You must be proficient with CATIA, S1000D, SAP, and Google Workspace;
• You must have good computer skills and the ability to read and understand engineering documentation including the engineering drawings;
• You should be able to quickly learn and adopt any new tools and technologies as per the job requirements;
• You must be a committed team player, responsible, good communicator and negotiator;
• You have an understanding of Technical Publications processes and technologies;
• You have a good knowledge of SGML and XML authoring languages;
• You are able to handle stress and push/pull on other departments to respect the committed deadlines;
• You demonstrate good judgment, leadership and team spirit;
• You are customer oriented and fluent in English and French (spoken and written);
• You have a superior level in English (written).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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