Mechanical Drafter 2

Air Methods; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

United Rotorcraft, based in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join the Engineering team and create detailed drawings for aircraft modification and manufacturing projects.

You will work with FAA/MIL standards, support design changes, and collaborate across engineering to move drawings from concept to finished aircraft. This role offers aviation-focused growth opportunities and a structured benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in design engineering/drafting or equivalent.
• 5–10 years’ experience with aircraft mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of test equipment.

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 and schedules.
• Supports design modifications, Engineering Change Orders, and prototype development.
• Consults with aircraft/vendor reps to resolve problems.
• Assists on installation activities and data planning in drawing packages; modifies existing products as needed.
• Checks drawings generated by other drafters.
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling <1%.

Skills

Interpret aircraft manuals

FAA certification processes

Procedures adherence

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in design engineering/drafting

5–10 years relevant aircraft experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Why United Rotorcraft?

Based in Englewood, Colorado, United Rotorcraft designs and modifies mission-critical aircraft supporting air medical, firefighting, military, law enforcement, and other specialized operations.

As a Mechanical Drafter, you’ll work alongside our Engineering team to create detailed mechanical drawings that support real-world aircraft modification and manufacturing projects. It’s a great opportunity to grow your aviation experience and see your work go from drawing to finished aircraft.

Pay

Salary Range: $27.50 – $33.66 HourlyActual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, and overall qualifications. This position is also eligible for Air Methods’ comprehensive employee benefits package.

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.
• The Mechanical Drafter will support design modifications, Engineering Change Orders, general analysis, hardware testing and prototype development and 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
• Check mechanical drawings generated by other Drafters
• Other Duties as assigned.
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling <1%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• 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

Skills

• 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

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Prior technical knowledge, training and experience in SolidWorks, and AutoCAD

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FCC license and/or FAA repairman certificate preferred

Minimum pay

USD $27.50/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $33.66/Hr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)