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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 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.
