Description
Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Mechanical Drafter/Designer for our Part 145 Repair Station - Metro Gulf Division in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that:
- our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
- our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
- the Company can ensure its financial stability.
Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.
We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Job Objective
The Aviation Mechanical Drafter/Designer is responsible for creating documentation to support production. Documentation includes CAD Models, assembly detail drawings, component detail drawings, work instructions, and production tooling.
Essential Functions
- Design and draft mechanical components for aircraft systems
- Create detailed drawings and schematics using CAD software
- Collaborate with engineers and other team members to ensure designs meet specifications
- Conduct research to stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements
- Review and revise designs based on feedback from team members and clients
- Ensure designs comply with industry regulations and safety standards
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proven capability of self-checking for accuracy of work
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly self-motivated to work diligently to achieve personal and company goals in a team environment
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in aviation mechanical drafting and design
- Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
- Knowledge of aviation regulations and safety standards
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Physical Demands
- Prolonged sitting and computer work
Work Environment
- Temperature-controlled office
- Occasional outdoor-type environment with potential extreme cold and hot temperatures as well as moderately loud machine noise
Work Status, Schedule, & Travel
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
- No travel required
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Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.
Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.
