Freelance / temporary employment for a project in Basel. Start date: ASAP. Reference number: 821515 / 1
Responsibilities
1. Create and maintain technical documentation in the aviation sector
2. Aircraft Maintenance Supplements
3. Illustrated Parts Supplements
4. Cabin Crew Manuals
5. Passenger Safety Cards
6. Support and drive the transition from FrameMaker / Illustrator to a structured SGML / XML-based documentation system
7. Collaborate closely with internal teams and external tech doc providers
8. Option to take on deputy or full managerial responsibilities within the department
Profile
1. Hands-on experience in technical documentation
2. Strong skills in SGML and XML; experience with ABOTEX or comparable tools is advantageous
3. Proficient in Adobe FrameMaker, Illustrator, and other documentation tools
4. Familiar with ATA chapters and service bulletins
5. Practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to lead or support team management
6. Experience in a smaller or mid-sized company preferred; broad interface exposure is necessary
7. Background in aviation is helpful but not required; candidates from similarly regulated industries (e.g., rail, medtech) are welcome
8. Strong communication skills, team-oriented, and proactive
9. Fluent in English; French is an advantage
10. Highly dynamic role with direct impact on processes and systems
11. Lead the shift to a modern documentation platform
12. Flat hierarchies and close collaboration with team leadership
13. A team that values initiative, ownership, and cross-functional cooperation
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