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BSI Engineering LLC

Mechanical Designer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

... and aviation. Mechanical Designers work closely with engineers and are responsible for independently gathering field data, detail modeling of equipment, ductwork, and piping, and leading small ...

nLogic

$72K - $90K/yr

n Logic is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support anticipated work in the Fort Eustis, VA area ... Army aviation platforms, contingent upon contract award. In this role, you will contribute to ...

EXP

Mechanical Designer

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

Be our next Mechanical Designer Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of ... for Aviation, Transit and Commercial Building projects or recent graduate with internship ...

exp

Mechanical Designer

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

Be our next Mechanical Designer Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of ... for Aviation, Transit and Commercial Building projects or recent graduate with internship ...

Jobtailor

Mechanical Designer, Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$73K - $99K/yr

Mechanical Design Experience In Aviation * Proficient In AutoCAD * Knowledge Of FAA Certification Rules * Excellent Written And Interpersonal Communication Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard ...

PDS Tech Commercial

Mechanical Designer Engineer

Tucson, AZ · Hybrid

$64.64 - $74.64/hr

Ten (10) or more years of practical mechanical design experience within the aviation industry. * Experience designing aircraft structures, interiors, or mechanical systems. * Proficiency with CATIA ...

EXP

Mechanical Designer/Engineer

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$72K - $98K/yr

Be our next Mechanical Designer/Engineer Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a ... for Aviation, Transit and Commercial Building projects or recent graduate with internship ...

exp

Mechanical Designer/Engineer

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$72K - $98K/yr

Be our next Mechanical Designer/Engineer Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a ... for Aviation, Transit and Commercial Building projects or recent graduate with internship ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for aviation mechanical designer in the United States is $35.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $41.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Aviation Mechanical Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,480 per year, or $35.8 per hour.

Aviation Mechanical Drafter/Designer - DTN

Shreveport, LA • On-site

Metro Aviation
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Posted 8 days ago

Metro Aviation rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 68 rated aviation services

Job description

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Mechanical Drafter/Designer to join the Part 145 Repair Station | Completions Center at Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Better Balance. Monday–Thursday 7–4:30 | Fridays 7–Noon

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that:

  • our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
  • our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
  • the Company can ensure its financial stability.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Aviation Mechanical Drafter/Designer is responsible for creating documentation to support production. Documentation includes CAD Models, assembly detail drawings, component detail drawings, work instructions, and production tooling.

Essential Functions
  • Uses computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs
  • Creates and revises production drawings (detail, assembly, and installation)
  • Makes final sketches of proposed drawings, checking dimension parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to system or project integration
  • Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of parts and assemblies
  • Ability to create drawings from sketches or prototypes
  • Effectively communicates with various sections in production including tooling, QA, engineering, and manufacturing
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Proven capability of self-checking for accuracy of work
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly self-motivated to work diligently to achieve personal and company goals in a team environment
Education & Experience
  • Technical drafting degree or 4 years minimum design work experience required
  • SolidWorks experience required
  • AutoCAD experience required
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerance experience a plus
  • Aerospace industry experience a plus
  • Knowledge of Aircraft Fabrication/Manufacturing processes a plus
Physical Demands
  • Prolonged sitting and computer work
Work Environment
  • Temperature-controlled office
  • Occasional outdoor-type environment with potential extreme cold and hot temperatures as well as moderately loud machine noise
Work Status, Schedule, & Travel
  • Full-time
  • Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
  • No travel required

Metro Aviation, Inc. does not have a Visa Sponsorship program at this time

Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.

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