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.
PaySalary 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.
QualificationsTo 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 payUSD $27.50/Hr. Maximum PayUSD $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 DisabilitiesEqual 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)
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in design engineering or drafting, or equivalent education
- 5-10 years of directly related experience with aircraft mechanical systems and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of test equipment
- Ability to interpret aircraft manufacturer's maintenance manuals, equipment installation instructions, and wiring diagrams
- Understanding of FAA certification processes and aircraft operations
- Understanding of electrical, communication, and navigation systems
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, multitasking, and deadline-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Technical knowledge, training, and experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- FCC license and/or FAA repairman certificate
- Emphasis on aircraft systems experience
What We Do
Quality emergency care doesn’t begin in the hospital emergency room – it begins at the scene of the accident or the moment a life-threatening illness strikes. Air Methods has a talented workforce of over 4,500 team members, which includes the best in the air medical industry. We are pilots, clinicians, mechanics, air communications specialists, support teams and many more. We’re ready to answer the call because we know someone’s life is on the line. We dedicate ourselves around the clock to maintain equipment and supplies, coordinate logistics and relentlessly provide the tools and expertise that allow us to give more tomorrows. From the front lines to the phone lines, we believe our status as the industry leader – and the importance we place on our mission statement and core values – allow us to attract the highest level of talented professionals. More than 20% of our team members are U.S. veterans, active duty or in the reserves. Our comprehensive aviation, clinical and maintenance training is as robust as it is intense. And our continuous curriculum of learning and simulation-based training is unmatched in the industry. We are ready to save lives at every moment of every day, with over 300 bases of operations serving 48 states. In rural communities, that kind of reach of care is crucial. Emergency air medical transport and treatment is often the only access to lifesaving emergency care they have – providing access to millions of people who otherwise would not have been able to make it to a trauma center. We also operate eight maintenance centers of excellence throughout the nation and a national communications center. Although we call Greenwood Village, Colorado, home, we are only a call away.
