About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Develop detailed design drawings from engineering data with minimal supervision, providing supporting analysis and documentation as required.

The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job.  Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

• Successfully completes assigned tasks of the job; applies and enhances knowledge and skills while utilizing sound engineering principles.


• Capable of modifying existing designs and contributing to original design concepts with senior teammate guidance.


• Design tasks include creating 2D layouts or 3D models from sketches and engineering data to determine size, shape and arrangement of components; also defining part requirements including dimensions, tolerances, finishes, material and clearance.


• Produce installation, assembly and detail drawings from 2D layouts or 3D models.


• Perform analysis to support design as required to complete assigned tasks or resolve technical issues.


• Provide technical support to manufacturing throughout all phases of training equipment production including fabrication, assembly, test, and installation.


• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Demonstrate initiative and independent thought in developing potential solutions to problems using available tools and information.


• Perform within department budget and schedules.


• Approach problem solving from the point of view of what is the best overall solution.


• Travel as required.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.

2+ years of related experience preferred.

• 2D drafting package and 3D modeling package, preferably SolidWorks. Microsoft Office Suite. Stress or vibrational analysis (FEA) would be an advantage.
• Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Able to work with mathematical concepts used in solving static, dynamic, and stress analysis.
• Able to apply advanced mathematical concepts using arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and their applications.
• Knowledge of the principles of solving complex problems using computational methods.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid Driver’s License, where applicable.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered 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. The employee will be regularly required to sit, demonstrate dexterity to handle or feel, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

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