**Experienced Technical Writing and Publishing Manager - Flight Operations at United Airlines in Colorado**

Join the United Airlines Team and Take Your Career to New Heights

Are you a motivated and experienced technical writing and publishing professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for the aviation industry and a desire to work with a leading airline? United Airlines is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writing and Publishing Manager to join our Flight Operations team in Colorado. As a remote role, this position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, while providing a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About United Airlines

United Airlines, Inc. is a major American airline headquartered at the Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois. With a large domestic and international route network spanning cities large and small across the United States and all six inhabited continents, United Airlines is a leading player in the aviation industry. Our shared purpose – Connecting people and uniting the world – is more than just getting people from one place to another. It's about creating a unique responsibility to uplift and offer possibilities in the places where we work, live, and fly.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writing and Publishing Manager to lead our Flight Technical Statistics (FTI) team in creating, editing, and publishing flight-critical documents. As a Technical Writing and Publishing Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of senior technical writers, developing and implementing content management systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance and SSI requirements are met. If you have a strong background in technical writing and publishing, XML-based publishing software systems, and aviation terminology, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of senior technical writers responsible for writing, editing, and publishing flight-critical documents, including Flight Manuals, related documents, and checklists.
• Ensure all documents meet regulatory compliance and SSI requirements and are published on time and by departmental regulations and procedures.
• Develop and implement content management systems, including XML-based software and department strategies.
• Provide supervisory support to and back up the FTI team, including mentoring technical writers and providing OJT of the XML-based software and department strategies.
• Assign projects to direct reports based on workload and unique skills.
• Participate in safety risk assessments, as needed.
• Develop and maintain implementation timelines and ensure projects stay within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate guide revision releases with Technical Writers, Fleet Technical Managers, and other Flight standards SMEs, as well as other departments.
• Correspond with FAA CMO on matters pertaining to products produced by FTI.
• Provide project oversight, support, design entry, assessment, validation/acceptance testing, and user training for new authoring systems and systems.
• Oversees and coordinates changes to publishing device's style sheets and schema to meet book layout requirements.
• Accountable for archiving all documents by United's Retention policy.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in Technical Writing/Publishing, XML-based publishing software systems.
• 4 years of experience in the aviation-related industry, technical writing/publishing.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any agency without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of the interview is required to fulfill the task qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an important feature of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Aviation Management, Business, or Computer Technology.
• Experience in the Flight Operations department and/or main aviation-associated documentation.
• Understanding of FARs, aviation terminology, and airline operations.
• Assignment management and budget are revealed in Information on content management systems.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, and MS SharePoint.

What We Offer

At United Airlines, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee discounts on flights and travel.

Why Join United Airlines?

At United Airlines, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects our employees. We offer a unique opportunity to work with a leading airline and be part of a team that is shaping the future of aviation. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and development through comprehensive training programs and career advancement opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced technical writing and publishing professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.

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