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 re