Skills
41 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Essential knowledge
11 skills
Essential skills / competences
7 skills
Optional knowledge
14 skills
Optional skills / competences
9 skills
Overview
Aerospace engineering drafters turn aerospace engineering designs into technical drawings for aircraft and spacecraft parts, assemblies, dimensions and fastening methods.
In job descriptions, look for CADD or CAD software, technical drawings, engineering calculations, aircraft mechanics, assembly instructions, product data, blueprints and liaison with engineers.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Aerospace engineering drafting turns engineering intent into controlled drawings for aircraft or spacecraft manufacture. The work is document-heavy and usually involves dimensions, fastening methods, assemblies and engineer review.
Skills and specializations
Important skill depth includes CADD or CAD software, technical drawing, aircraft mechanics, engineering calculations and product data. Some roles add 3D modelling, assembly instructions or design adjustment.
Salary context
Pay context is influenced by drawing complexity, aerospace product criticality, software environment, revision control, engineer liaison and responsibility for manufacturable specifications.
Career paths
Development can move from drawing updates to complex assemblies, CAD standards ownership, product data management, design support, checking work or coordination with engineering teams.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy names the aircraft or spacecraft area, CAD tools, drawing standards, assembly documentation and review process. That separates drafting from general design engineering.
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This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Occupation group
drafter (3118.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1c9937fe-5eaa-4f7e-ba31-77e6e7db022c |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3118.3.1 |
| ISCO group | 3118 |
| Concept type | Occupation |