NDI Specialist III

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, with core products such as fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, focusing on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Eddy Current (high frequency crack detection) and other nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques including Magnetic Particle (multi mag bench and yoke), Penetrant (Type 1, method A and C), Ultrasonic (conventional and phased array), and Radiography (Film and digital) for compliance to customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Preferred multi-method experience; focus primarily on Eddy Current.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, process, inspect, interpret results, and document findings in all responsible methods.
• Develop, review, and approve procedures and work instructions for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct system performance checks aligned with process standards and specifications.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and training to trainees and NDI Level II personnel; support certification and examinations.
• Perform audit surveillance, document non-conformances, and support continuous process improvement.
• Interpret codes, standards, and contractual documents governing NDT to ensure compliance and technical integrity.
• Assume technical responsibility for the NDT facility, equipment, staff, and accreditation standards such as Nadcap.
• Support quality assurance and accreditation efforts, maintaining documentation and ensuring operational readiness through equipment maintenance and calibration.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an Eddy Current NDI Level III role.
• 10+ years of experience in an NDI Level II role.
• NAS 410 required formal classroom training hours in each method certified in (proof required).
• Valid NAS 410 NDI Level II or Level III certification (proof required).
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work any shift, including alternate work weeks as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in NDT/NDI (preferred).
• Directly related experience to the work performed.
• Previous experience writing/performing in-service inspections.
• Familiarity with Nadcap accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with audit prep (AS9100, FAA, Customer).
• Experience with Ultrasonic methods, Magnetic Particle, Penetrant methods, and Radiography.

This is a union-represented position.

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay

• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• Summary Pay Range: $87,200 - $133,700.
• Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.