Technical Publications Writer

UPS is hiring a Technical Publications Writer. Level rates it ; you can apply on UPS.

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Technical Publications Writer responsible for updating and maintaining aircraft maintenance manuals and documentation at UPS in Louisville, KY.

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Job Description:

The Technical Publications Writer will be responsible for maintaining and updating manuals relating to aircraft maintenance and the operation of UPS aircraft. The specialist will process change notifications in manuals through standards, style guides, and consultation with internal and external departments. Reviewing and editing text, illustrations, and wiring diagrams. This is not remote position. Candidate is required to report to the office in Louisville, KY.

Job Duties:

· Research and interpret technical information to develop technical documents.

· Work independently and as part of a team to help revise a set of airplane technical manuals from engineering, manufacturing, and supplier data.

· Ability to create line art to illustrate aircraft parts and assemblies for use in aircraft technical manuals, parts catalogs, and other related publications.

· Exhibit strong attention to detail and be an excellent communicator.

Qualifications:

· Aviation technical writing experience required.

· Knowledge of technical publications regulatory requirements and Industry Writing Specifications (ATA, S1000D, typical DTDs/schema, elements, and attributes).

· Experience with structured authoring environment (SGML, XML) and .xml authoring software.

· Experience with MS Office Suite.

· Experience with interpreting engineering orders.

· Experience creating and editing vector drawing illustrations.

· Knowledge of aircraft technical documentation, including illustrated parts catalogs, airplane maintenance manuals, operator manuals, and installation instructions.

· A fundamental understanding of FARs as they apply to aircraft operations and maintenance.

· Excellent communication and computer skills.

· Demonstrate strong attention to detail and personal organization.

· Self-starter and able to make sound writing decisions with minimum assistance from supervision.

Required Experience:

· .xml authoring software: 3 years

· Aviation technical writing: 3 years

· Vector drawing illustrations: 3 years (preferred)

Education:

Associate degree or higher in Aircraft Maintenance, English, Technical Communications, Engineering, or a related field (Preferred)

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

How we rate this

Technical Publications Writer at UPS rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Technical Publications Writer is an open job at UPS.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in US - NW 747-8F MAINTENANCE HANGAR (KYDEN).
The job was posted on October 9, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by UPS. Apply on UPS

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