SUMMARY

Design, analyze and document the structural integrity of detail, component, assembly, and installation drawings for commercial helicopter systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Work involves analyzing and modeling/designing new and existing designs for all components of the helicopter including metallic/composite structure and mechanical subsystems.


• Performs preliminary structural analysis of both metallic and composite structures used in aerospace applications.


• Must have some working knowledge of static and dynamic analysis.


• Analyses include hand and computer aided calculations.


• Ability to work in a team environment to support engineering goals and objectives.


• Other duties as assigned to include production support and repair station support.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic CAD modeling and drafting practices.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings.


• Knowledge in MATHCAD and/or FEA software is a plus.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.


• Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and internal customers.


• Must possess good communication skills.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.


• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must be enrolled in a Mechanical/Aerospace Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) program from an accredited four-year college or university.

Must have completed at least 2 years of a Mechanical/Aerospace engineering program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.


• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.


• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

MD Helicopters, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.