Senior Aircraft Draftsman: Design, Modify & Repair

PHI Aviation; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation seeks a drafting specialist to prepare mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings for aircraft/rotorcraft repairs and modifications. You will produce 2D and 3D AutoCAD art, verify packages for manufacturing, and assist with technical reports and installation support.

You will travel to aircraft for measurements, modify existing drawings for changes, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate, production-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year technical school diploma in structural or mechanical drafting, with proficiency in drafting and CAD tools.
• Must have aptitude for detail; quality work requires accuracy, neatness, thoroughness, and competence to achieve order.
• Teamwork is essential in coordinating with other technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings for aircraft/rotorcraft repairs and modifications.
• Create 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings; ensure production quality and complete callouts.
• Check drawing packages for manufacturing and assembly readiness; produce technical reports as needed.
• Assist maintenance with installation activities and develop conceptual drawings for projects.
• Draftsman travels to aircraft to take measurements and sketch as required.
• Modify existing drawings to reflect design changes and document updates.
• Assist other departments with drawings and design tasks; print 3D prototypes when needed.

Skills

Detail orientation

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year technical drafting diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

PHI Aviation seeks a drafting specialist to prepare mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings for aircraft/rotorcraft repairs and modifications. You will produce 2D and 3D AutoCAD art, verify packages for manufacturing, and assist with technical reports and installation support.

You will travel to aircraft for measurements, modify existing drawings for changes, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate, production-ready documentation.