Non-Destructive Inspector (NDI) Evaluator and Tester

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $60,550 – $82,175. Salary offers are determined by position responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

About the role

The Non-Destructive Inspector (NDI) Evaluator and Tester will evaluate and recommend NDI parameters for implementation of changes to existing and new processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an NDI Level II inspector on repaired, overhauled, re-worked, manufactured and investigative aircraft and aircraft-related components; report all inspection findings IAW ALC policy to IOD Shop 136 for daily tasking.
• Ensure all briefs, reports, documents, recommendations, evaluations, and activities are routed through the Government NDI Program Manager for approval prior to implementation.
• Select appropriate Non-Destructive Testing methods and inspect specified or questionable areas on assembled or disassembled aircraft frames, engines and related components, including parts in various stages of fabrication or repair.
• Upon discovery of a discontinuity, evaluate and interpret indications (extent of cracking, damage, or corrosion) to determine a suitable solution; initiate documented reports of findings for corrective action by the concerned Product Line.
• Perform follow-up inspections of areas reworked because of NDT findings to ensure adequacy of corrective action taken.
• Perform inspections per NDI technical directives including, but not limited to: TCTOs, MPCs, AFTOs, Military Standard Specifications, ALC specifications and instructions.
• Coordinate with Industrial Operations engineering and NDI personnel to address instances of inadequate documentation of testing methods and techniques prior to commencing work.
• Serve as NDI Level II Inspector with assignments across all ALC divisions as required and be responsible for acceptance and rejection of aircraft parts.
• Document work performed at ALC on NDI work history form ALC ESD 20 and submit to ALC NDI Level III Program Manager for archiving.
• Perform other NDI services as required.
• Be proficient in Microsoft software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; proficient in PC-based operations including email and PDFs.
• Assist with proposal development when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Physical eye examination annually IAW National Aerospace Standard (NAS)-410.
• Two (2) years NDI experience as a Level II Inspector IAW NAS-410 or other recognized national NDI standard.
• At least two (2) years as a certified Level II in the following NDI methods: Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT); must provide proof of certification.
• Provide NDI Level II work history documentation demonstrating training, qualification, certification, and actual prior job performance IAW NAS-410 or other national recognized standard; provide NDI training course documentation that complies with ANSI-CP-105/106 Level I & II curriculum.
• Must be able to pass USCG Level II examination for both methods within 90 days of the report date or forfeit employment; NDI stamps shall be issued after passing the examination in one (1) method.
• Knowledgeable of aircraft structure, components, assemblies, and metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes of metallic components.
• Should the USCG certify the NDI technician, all certifications shall be revoked if the technician leaves IOD/ALC.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Certificate, License, and Registration Requirements

Recognized national NDT certification standards include NAS-410, MIL STD 271, and SNT-TC-1A.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security & Citizenship

• Background check required.
• U.S. Citizenship required; this position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require staffing only with U.S. Citizens.