Technical Writer - Occupational Safety & Aircraft Maintenance

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• Salary Range - 80,000 to 85,000
• Location - Kirtland AFB/Albuquerque NM
• Benefits - Best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA is seeking to hire a full-time Technical Writer - Occupational Safety & Aircraft Maintenance to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) in support of the Air Force Occupational Safety mission at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. This position supports the Air Force Occupational Safety & Health (AFSOSH) Division by developing, revising, and maintaining technical safety documentation, policies, reports, and occupational health guidance while supporting aircraft maintenance and flightline safety programs.

Technical Writer - Occupational Safety & Aircraft Maintenance Support should be:

• Knowledgeable in technical writing, editing, and document management principles.
• Skilled in interpreting technical information and translating complex safety requirements into clear, concise documentation.
• Able to communicate effectively with engineers, safety professionals, maintenance personnel, and government stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable in Air Ground Operations (AGO).
• Knowledgeable in Air Force flightline operations and aircraft maintenance environments.
• Knowledgeable of aircraft maintenance procedures, vehicle operations, and maintenance safety practices.
• Knowledgeable of shop machinery design, material handling procedures, and compressed gas safety.

Provide support for ongoing traffic and occupational safety activities and research efforts:

• Research, develop, edit, and maintain technical manuals, safety instructions, operating procedures, policies, and occupational health documentation.
• Develop and revise safety and occupational health instructions, rules, regulations, and guidance documents in accordance with Air Force standards.
• Evaluate and document causal factors contributing to mishaps, incidents, and hazardous working conditions.
• Prepare technical reports, investigative summaries, recommendations, and corrective action documentation.
• Identify unsafe operations and hazardous conditions and communicate findings through detailed written reports and recommendations.
• Review existing technical documentation for accuracy, consistency, clarity, and compliance with Air Force and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure technical documentation accurately reflects operational and regulatory requirements.
• Support ongoing safety research initiatives by documenting findings, lessons learned, and recommended process improvements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Qualifications/Certifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (T-1) Background Investigation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated professional technical writing, editing, and document control experience.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of office management systems, documentation standards, and records management procedures.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Minimum of five (5) years of technical writing, occupational safety, aircraft maintenance, or related experience.
  
  
  
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or U.S. Air Force organizations is highly desirable.
  
  
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.