AirCorps Aviation > Employment > Engineering / CAD

SUMMARY:

AirCorps Aviation, located in Bemidji, MN, is known for award-winning restorations of WWII aircraft. We also support the aerospace industry through part manufacturing, part sales, and historic document preservation. With over 60 employees and growing, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

The CAD Designer position uses CAD systems to support the Fabrication Department by creating solid models, detail drawings, and assembly drawings from provided original engineering drawings. A new designer may make routine decisions, but will refer most questions/problems to the department leader until the necessary amount of experience is acquired. It is critical to have a solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology and 3D surfacing. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to complete basic mathematical calculations, in addition to some familiarity with CAD/CAM equipment and the relationship of CAD to CAM, is preferred.

Reports To: VP of Fabrication

Full-time Benefit Packages Include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Term Life Insurance

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work at a reasonable pace and within defined quality standards to ensure timely completion
  • Adapt to changing tasks and project requirements on short notice
  • Learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities as needed
  • Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, and documentation
  • Consistently be at work and on time
  • Contribute to building a positive team spirit
  • Seek new ways to improve personal productivity and shop systems as company grows

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Job knowledge through suitable education or prior work experience
  • Maintain clean and orderly conditions in assigned work area
  • Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations, including drug & alcohol testing policies
  • Be able to read, write and speak English clearly
  • Be able to read and understand dated two dimensional drawings
  • Proficiency with modern CAD/CAM systems (Solidworks)

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 5 years experience with Solidworks. Must be able to provide photos or drawings of past experiences and projects showing the skills that can be provided to AirCorps Aviation.