Mechanical Drafter 2

Air Methods•Englewood, CO

1d•$28 - $34

About The Position

Supports the Engineering Department and Mechanical Design Engineer/Project Engineer by providing mechanical design drawings in support of Program Directives. This role involves drafting mechanical drawings for aircraft installation according to FAA Regulations and MIL specifications, providing technical support for project deliverables, cost estimates, schedule adherence, and project status. The Mechanical Drafter will also support design modifications, Engineering Change Orders, general analysis, hardware testing, prototype development, and participate in design reviews and meetings. Additionally, the role includes consulting with aircraft/vendor product service representatives to resolve problems, assisting with installation activities and planning, modifying existing off-the-shelf products, and checking mechanical drawings created by other drafters. The position requires less than 1% travel and emphasizes regular attendance as an essential function.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) in design engineering/drafting or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and 5-10 years’ directly related experience with aircraft mechanical systems and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Emphasis on aircraft systems preferred.
Knowledge of test equipment.
Ability to Interpret and use aircraft manufacture’s maintenance manuals, equipment installation instructions, and wiring diagrams.
Understanding of FAA certification processes, aircraft operations, and electrical/communication and navigation systems.
Processes data within already defined procedures.
Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Prior technical knowledge, training and experience in SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

FCC license and/or FAA repairman certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Drafts mechanical drawings to facilitate installation in aircraft according to FAA Regulations and MIL specifications.
Provides technical support to the Mechanical Design Engineer/Project Engineer with respect to project deliverables, cost estimates with adherence to schedule and providing overall project status.
Supports design modifications, Engineering Change Orders, general analysis, hardware testing and prototype development.
Supports design reviews and meetings if required.
Consults with aircraft/vendor’s product service representatives to resolve problems.
Assists on installation activities, planning installation/repair modification data in drawing packages.
Modifies existing off-the shelf products to comply to company needs and produce documentation of modifications.
Checks mechanical drawings generated by other Drafters.
Other Duties as assigned.