Aircraft Lofting Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job that creates and revises manufacturing drawings for aircraft parts and structures using CAD, etc., and provides them to the production site.
Description
Aircraft lofting workers accurately create and revise drawings of aircraft parts and assemblies using CAD software or by hand, and provide them to manufacturing departments and assembly lines. Based on knowledge of JIS drafting standards, tolerances, and geometric tolerances, they collaborate with the design department to verify drawing consistency and reflect information necessary for parts manufacturing and quality assurance. They also respond to change instructions during prototyping and mass production startup, update BOM (Bill of Materials), and create documents. Since precise work is required, CAD operation skills and understanding of aircraft structures are essential.
Future Outlook
With the expansion and digitalization of the aircraft industry, acquiring 3D CAD and digital twin technologies will become essential. Demand for specialized drafting technicians will remain stable, and career paths to design departments are expected to expand.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Lofting Technician → Lofting Technician → Senior Lofting Technician → Drawing Management Supervisor → Design Department Leader
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Aircraft Structures / CAD Operation / Dimensional Tolerances and Geometric Tolerances / JIS Drafting Standards Knowledge
Recommended Skills
3D CAD Modeling / CAM / Geometric Tolerances / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires completing drawings accurately down to the smallest details. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly seated desk work, so physical demands are low. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Mechanical Drafting Skills Test
Aliases
- Aircraft Drafter
- Aircraft Drawing Engineer
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