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COMLUX AMERICA LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
About Comlux America
Comlux America is a world-class VIP aircraftcompletion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thecompany designs, engineers, and installs custom luxury interiors and advancedaircraft systems for airliner-derivative business jets. Comlux also offersscheduled and unscheduled maintenance services. Specializing in highly customized aircraft, Comlux transforms aircraftinto personalized flying environments that reflect exceptional craftsmanship, precisionengineering, and uncompromising safety.
Role Description
The Technical Publications Writer / Illustratoris responsible for developing, illustrating, and maintaining technicalpublications supporting VIP aircraft completion, refurbishment, modification,maintenance, and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programs.
This position transforms engineering data,certification documentation, and aircraft installation information into clear,accurate, and regulatory-compliant technical manuals, Instructions forContinued Airworthiness (ICA), Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM), Aircraft CrewOperating Manuals (ACOM), Cabin Safety Briefing materials, ComponentMaintenance Manuals (CMM), and other customer deliverables.
Working closely with Engineering, Certification,Production, Quality, Program Management, and Flight Operations, the TechnicalPublications Writer / Illustrator ensures all documentation accurately reflectsthe completed aircraft configuration while meeting FAA, EASA, customer, andcompany standards.
Essential Job Functions
• Interpret engineering drawings, electricalschematics, system diagrams, and substantiation reports to develop technicalpublications supporting aircraft certification and customer delivery.
• Develop and maintain - Instructions forContinued Airworthiness (ICA), Aircraft Crew Operating Manuals (ACOM), AircraftFlight Manual Supplements (AFMS), Cabin Safety Briefing documentation, Systemoperating procedures, Maintenance procedures, Inspection instructions, Operationaldocumentation, technical reference manuals, et.
• Produce clear, concise, and technicallyaccurate procedural documentation for aircraft maintenance personnel,operators, inspectors, and flight crews.
• Create and revise technical illustrations,exploded views, diagrams, and graphics supporting engineering and maintenancedocumentation.
• Develop installation photographs and visualreferences using digital photography to support technical publications.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Productionto validate installation procedures and maintenance instructions prior toaircraft delivery.
• Review aircraft configurations to ensuredocumentation accurately reflects each aircraft's unique customerconfiguration.
• Coordinate with Certification Engineers toensure documentation complies with FAA, EASA, and applicable regulatoryrequirements.
• Perform technical editing and qualityreviews of publications to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, andcompliance with company standards.
• Maintain document configuration control andrevision history throughout each aircraft program.
• Support engineering change activities byupdating technical publications to reflect design revisions and productionchanges.
• Participate in customer documentationreviews and support aircraft delivery documentation packages.
• Assist in developing company documentationstandards, templates, style guides, and publication processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiativesrelated to technical documentation, document management, and publicationquality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Education andExperience
• Bachelor's degree in TechnicalCommunication, Aviation Technology, Engineering Technology, IndustrialTechnology, Graphic Communications, Aeronautics, or a related disciplinepreferred.
• Equivalent combination of education andrelevant aviation technical publications experience will be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of technical writingor technical publications experience within aviation or aerospace.
• Experience supporting aircraft modification,aircraft completion, maintenance, or certification programs preferred.
• Experience developing FAA or EASA regulatorydocumentation preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understandengineering drawings, aircraft system schematics, and technical specifications.
Required Skills and Abilities
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Exceptional technical writing, editing, andproofreading skills.
• Excellent understanding of English grammar,punctuation, formatting, and technical writing standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawingsand convert technical information into user-friendly procedural documentation.
• Strong organizational skills withexceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple aircraft programssimultaneously while meeting aggressive project schedules.
• Strong communication skills with the abilityto work effectively across Engineering, Production, Certification, Quality, andProgram Management.
• Ability to work independently whilecollaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solvingskills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changingaircraft configurations and engineering revisions.
Work Environment
This position is primarilybased in an office environment and may require occasional time in an aircrafthangar or production environment. The role may involve:
• Ability to operate effectively in afast-paced, high-demand aviation environment.
• Extended periodsworking at a computer
• Occasionalexposure to aircraft hangar or production areas
• Walking betweenoffice, hangar, and production areas as needed
• Interaction withcross-functional teams in office, shop-floor, and meeting settings
Why join us?
Your success is our success. We provide acompetitive and comprehensive total rewards package that supports you and yourfamily.
• 401(k) with company annual contributionequal to 3% of eligible compensation
• Company-sponsored HSA
• 100% company-paid vision premiums
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and EAPbenefits
• Free financial consultations and guidance
EEO Statement
Comlux is committed to providing equal employmentopportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color,religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability,sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or anyother characteristic protected by law.
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