Aircraft Draftsperson
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who creates and revises design drawings of aircraft parts and structures using CAD or hand drawing.
Description
Aircraft draftspersons create and revise drawings using CAD software or drafting tools based on specifications for aircraft parts and structures determined by the design department or engineers. They clearly indicate dimensions, tolerances, material information, etc., on the drawings and manage them so that the manufacturing site can process parts accurately. They comply with JIS and aircraft industry standards, handle drawing version management and revision management, and are responsible for update work during design changes. They closely collaborate with manufacturing and quality control departments, reflect issues arising in the manufacturing process on the drawings, and make proposals for improving manufacturability. In recent years, integration with 3D CAD modeling and work environments utilizing digital twins are increasing, requiring the acquisition of related skills.
Future Outlook
With technological advancements in the aviation industry, integration with 3D modeling and digital twins will progress, so the demand for draftspersons with advanced CAD skills is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes accuracy / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
CAD room work / Manufacturing department collaboration / Office work / Project-based
Career Path
Junior Drafter → Aircraft Design Engineer → Drafting Leader → Design Manager → Quality Control Engineer
Required Skills
2DCAD Operation / Aircraft Structure and Parts Knowledge / Dimensional Tolerances / Drafting / Technical Drawing Interpretation
Recommended Skills
3DCAD / English Technical Document Reading / Geometric Tolerances / Manufacturing Processes (Basic Knowledge)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To accurately understand complex design specifications and convert them into drawings. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because drawing errors directly affect manufacturing quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to respond to updates in CAD software and standards. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate dimension calculations and tolerance management are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Mechanical Drafting Skills Test Level 2
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