Flight Manual Manager

• Manage the technical content and accuracy of flight manuals in accordance with AFI 11-215, AFI 63-101/20-101, MIL DTL-7700, and other applicable standards.
• Perform initial acquisition, verification, sustainment, and periodic reviews of flight manuals.
• Monitor compatibility between flight manuals and other program Technical Orders (TOs).
• Chair Flight Manual Review Conferences and ensure funding availability for administrative requirements.

• Maintain permanent records of deviations, waivers, and approval letters for compliance throughout the manual lifecycle.
• Coordinate funding, numbering,distribution, and indexing with the TO manager.

• Participate in TO planning conferences, In-Process Reviews (IPRs), Flight TO Review Boards, and design reviews to ensure quality control.
• Collaborate with Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and using commands to determine requirements for new and updated flight manuals.
• Provide MAJCOMs with pre-publication review copies and track proposed changes electronically.

• Maintain adherence to USAF flight manual standards and applicable technical order (TO) processes.
• Conduct quality checks for clarity, consistency, structure, and safety compliance.
• Prepare documents for formal review, validation, and approval through established program governance processes.

• Gather feedback from operators, pilots, maintainers, and SMEs to improve clarity and usability.
• Implement updates that enhance mission execution, safety, and training effectiveness.

• Active Top Secret security clearance (SCI eligible).
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Systems Engineering, Aeronautics, Technical Writing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience performing in the role(s) of Certified Engineer, Flight crewmember, Military Aircrew experience, Flight Manual Manager
• Expertise in applicable MIL standards, Air Force Instructions, and Technical Order policies.
• Must meet one of the following:
• Familiarity with military systems and aircraft operational requirements
• Experience producing, managing, or updating technical manuals or flight operations documentation for DoD programs.
• Strong understanding of configuration management processes, technical order systems, and Air Force sustainment activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering data, system requirements, and test results to produce accurate documentation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience supporting Air Force fighter, ISR, or advanced aerospace programs.
• Previous work in logistics, sustainment, or lifecycle management environments.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD documentation practices, TO 00-5 series, and government technical publications standards.
• Experience collaborating with pilots, operators, or flight test teams.
• Experience with digital technical data management systems.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com