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For over 40 years, Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the US Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include, but are not limited to, the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force), E-2D Training Systems (Navy), CH-53E Training Devices (USMC), IMOMS (Coast Guard), Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling Trainer – NSST (Navy). To learn more about ASI visit Programs- Aero Simulation, Inc.

ASI is a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company committed to supporting the nation’s warfighters. Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We strive to deliver exceptional quality, elevate client relationships, and enrich the careers and lives of our employee-owners. As Employee-Owners, we are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the company.

In addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), we offer a flexible work environment, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, industry competitive compensation, and superior benefits to include medical, dental, 401k and more!

ASI is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality, service and to fostering a community of support for each and every member of the team. To learn more about this opportunity, keep reading!

Research technical data (i.e., MTBF, EOL/EOS) for COTS items, write and edit deliverable technical publications, configuration documentation, and Integrated Logistics Support documentation for ASI products. Technical publications including operation and maintenance manuals, preventive maintenance systems, instructor utilization handbooks, COTS manuals, and other ILS/configuration documentation as required by the contract. Ensure all product details are accurate and in compliance with contractual while supporting the overall program objectives.

• Research, write, edit project documentation deliverables (e.g. Technical Reference Manuals, Procedures, System Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Instructor Utilization Handbooks, Training System Support Document) in accordance with Data Item Descriptions, Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR), and/or S1000D XML specifications.
• Execute and manage all aspects of assigned own projects, including planning, researching, data gathering, writing, data validation, review process, coordination of other departmental resources, and publication.
• Work closely with product development teams using written and face-to-face communications. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all technical information, and related data contents of documentation.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Review published materials to recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
• Utilize manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings and other data related to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
• Select and/or create photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to best illustrate materials.
• Create/modify illustrations to enhance specified materials or assembly sequence.
• Interpret contract requirements and communicate compliance approach in both verbal and meeting presentation format.
• Assist with creation, duplication, and distribution of material.
• Organize and compile COTS Manuals for submittal to the customer in accordance with specifications.
• Provide Logistics support for DMSMS, spares provisioning, maintainability and reliability analysis.
• Maintain ongoing collaboration with Logistics customer counterparts to proactively manage expectations and mitigate project risks.
• Work with a team of writers/logisticians fulfilling primary and secondary roles over numerous projects.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ENTRY - 0 TO 3 Years

MID - 3 to 7 Years

SENIOR - 7+

• Ability to collect, research, organize, and synthesize material from inspection of systems, engineering documentation, and oral discussions with personnel responsible for trainer systems.
• Ability to understand and follow contractual requirements and work with stakeholders to clarify and refine those requirements when ambiguous or open to interpretation.
• Ability to establish and follow schedules and balance competing demands for limited resources.
• High proficiency in using MS Office, Visio, HTML documentation, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Technical writing style that focuses on order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Working knowledge of writing processes, principles and techniques in research and writing.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Proven ability to analyze highly technical information.

• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to sustain customer rapport and interact well within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately.
• Ability to work in a project-oriented, fast paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Extremely detail and process oriented.
• Required to communicate in English.
• Technical writing experience in the flight simulator industry is preferred.
• Technical writing experience in Department of Defense, Military or Aviation Standards is required.
• S1000D XML schema structure for IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) experience is preferred.
• Working experience using Adobe Illustrator, and XML (Arbortext) publishing is preferred. Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks is a plus.
• Logistics experience providing maintainability/reliability analysis for customers is preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Communications or Engineering (with Technical Writing and/or Integrated Logistics Support experience).

• U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter, it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.
• Background Check: Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, as required by the position.
• Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules, critical deadlines, or program milestones.
• Travel Requirements: Must be capable and willing to travel domestically and, on occasion, internationally to customer sites, partner locations, or project meetings in support of contract objectives.
• Drug-Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.
• Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks, security clearance requirements, and drug-screening results.

The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Typical office environment requires the use of typical office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, etc.). Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation, and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.
• There may be extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives.
• Bending, standing, walking, crawling under desks or behind furniture may be required.
• Lifting of laptop and other computer equipment, files and/or personal belongings weighing 50 lbs. or less may be required/
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment consisting of offices and cubicles with low to moderate noise and bright or dim lighting.
• The work is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.
• The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as external customers.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The following policies apply to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify Aero simulation, Inc. by e-mail at jobs@aerosimulation.com or by calling directly at 813-867-4447.

It is the policy of ASI to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments. ASI will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. ASI also will make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with handicaps, disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made are not an undue hardship for ASI.

ASI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinneative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic/civil partnership or marital status, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive for everyone to be valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

ASI is proud to be an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

ASI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.