Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Project management - Project management
Job title
Aircraft Layout CAD Designer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)
Objective:
Under moderate supervision, responsible to create and update Aircraft Installation Drawings (ACI), Aircraft Configuration Drawings (Config), Trim & Finish Drawings (T&F), and other drawings related to Aircraft Interiors. The Aircraft Layout Specialist will work closely with Project Engineers, Design Engineering, Certification, Marketing, and others to complete tasks within the definitions of the airframe manufacturer and airline specifications, regulatory requirements, and SSUSA requirements.
2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)
A) Generate 2-D aircraft layouts from 3-D geometry
B) Modify existing ACI, Config, and T&F Drawings, create new drawings, as required.
C) Assist Marketing Department with Aircraft Layouts and other geometry as needed.
D) Provide Design and Drafting Support to Project Engineering
E) Performs other duties as assigned.
Candidate skills & requirements
3. Qualification Requirements
A. Education & Qualification-
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Design, Engineering or Architecture.
• Or have an Associate's Degree in Design, Engineering, or Architecture (minimum of 3 years equivalent related experience will be considered in lieu of Associates degree) .
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• Plus additional 5 years of related experience required with Associated degree
• Plus additional 2 years of related experience required with Bachelors degree
• Formal training in reviewing and interpreting Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) preferred.
• Formal training in AutoCad required; Formal training in ProEngineer and CATIA preferred
C. Professional Skills-
• Expert in the use of AutoCad, with the ability to use geometry from CATIA, and ProEngineer, IGES, STEP, and .DXF sources
• Thorough understanding of standard aircraft interior layout design practices and standards, including FAA Regulations and Airframer requirements
• Requires communication skills that will provide productive interface between Engineering, Program Management, Certification, and Manufacturing.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
D. Behavioral Skills-
• Must be able to work effectively within a geographically disperse team and multicultural team environment.
• Must have strong relationship building and management skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction.
• Must be comfortable with working multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to interact successfully with engineering functions, sales and marketing groups.
E. Desirable Aspects-
• Experience in aircraft interiors environment and applicable OEM specifications and regulations.
• AutoCAD for 2D applications.
• CATA V5, Smarteam
• Formal training in ProEngineer and CATIA preferred.
• Formal training in reviewing and interpreting Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) preferred.
Annual salary
Based on market data.
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Irving, Gainesville
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
