Inspector II, NDI

About the role

Inspect aerospace systems, components, and support equipment for structural integrity in accordance with technical publications. Produce procedures for Non-Destructive Test (NDT) for NDT level III approval.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work-related actions as directed by management.
• Follow instructions from work center shift lead or above.
• Ensure safety, security, and preservation of government and company-owned equipment.
• Maintain courteous and professional interactions with customers and co-workers.
• Keep the work center clean and orderly.
• Meet government and company license and/or qualification requirements.
• Comply with On the Job Training (OJT), Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste (HW), Tool Control Program (TCP), Egress Familiarization, and all safety regulations by site, city, state, and federal standards.
• Lead Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) of T6 and T44 aircraft systems and structures, including wings, fuselage, empennage, and functional components.
• Lead the use of Liquid Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), and Visual Inspection methods in accordance with applicable technical manuals and maintenance directives.
• Lead testing for flaws such as cracks, corrosion, material thickness, delamination, voids, and heat damage.
• Lead in qualifying and utilizing NDI equipment.
• Lead completion of maintenance action forms (MAF) in NALCOMIS/OOMA.
• Ensure all parts/components are properly documented by a valid MAF.
• Tag, return, or dispose of serviceable and non-serviceable parts.
• Utilize all applicable technical manuals and publications to troubleshoot, replace, repair, test, or modify aircraft systems.
• Monitor, evaluate, inspect, and validate work in progress and completion as per technical manuals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• NDT Level II certification (Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, and Liquid Penetrant methods).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Qualify and operate ultraviolet black light.
• Qualify and operate fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) method A, C, and D.
• Qualify and operate stationary Magnetic Particle Bench.
• Qualify and operate portable yoke (circular and longitudinal magnetization on ferrous materials).
• Qualify and operate NORTEC 2000D Eddy Current flaw detector.
• Qualify and operate Olympus EPOCH 650 and Sonic 1200 Ultrasonic flaw detector.
• Qualify and operate Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge.
• NDI experience and/or certification (Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, and Liquid Penetrant methods).
• Experience and knowledge of technical manuals, service bulletins, and maintenance forms.
• Ability to organize and plan work assignments and adhere to deadlines.
• Mathematical skills.
• Ability to follow and administer verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Climb (stairs and ladders), bend, stoop, squat, crawl, kneel, carry, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Normal hearing.
• Shift work in a standard shop (aircraft hangar) environment.
• Exposure to noise hazards.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Travel

As required for periods up to, or past, 90 days.

Pay

$46.16 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.