Job Description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
Under moderate supervision, responsible to create and update Aircraft Installation Drawings (ACI), Aircraft Configuration Drawings (Config), Trim & Finish Drawings (T&F), and other drawings related to Aircraft Interiors. The Aircraft Layout Specialist will work closely with Project Engineers, Design Engineering, Certification, Marketing, and others to complete tasks within the definitions of the airframe manufacturer and airline specifications, regulatory requirements, and SSUSA requirements.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Generate 2-D aircraft layouts from 3-D geometry
B) Modify existing ACI, Config, and T&F Drawings, create new drawings, as required.
C) Assist Marketing Department with Aircraft Layouts and other geometry as needed.
D) Provide Design and Drafting Support to Project Engineering
E) Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Design, Engineering or Architecture.
• Must have an Associate's Degree in Design, Engineering, or Architecture (minimum of 3 years equivalent related experience will be considered in lieu of Associates degree) .

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• Plus additional 5 years of related experience required with Associated degree
• Plus additional 2 years of related experience required with Bachelors degree
• Formal training in reviewing and interpreting Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) preferred.
• Formal training in AutoCad required; Formal training in ProEngineer and CATIA preferred

C. Professional Skills-
• Expert in the use of AutoCad, with the ability to use geometry from CATIA, and ProEngineer, IGES, STEP, and .DXF sources
• Thorough understanding of standard aircraft interior layout design practices and standards, including FAA Regulations and Airframer requirements
• Requires communication skills that will provide productive interface between Engineering, Program Management, Certification, and Manufacturing.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-
• Must be able to work effectively within a geographically disperse team and multicultural team environment.
• Must have strong relationship building and management skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction.
• Must be comfortable with working multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to interact successfully with engineering functions, sales and marketing groups.

E. Desirable Aspects-
• Experience in aircraft interiors environment and applicable OEM specifications and regulations.
• AutoCAD for 2D applications.
• CATA V5, Smarteam
• Formal training in ProEngineer and CATIA preferred.
• Formal training in reviewing and interpreting Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) preferred.

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.