NDT Inspector

Overview

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Test and implement advanced technologies to improve aircraft performance, safety, and reliability, so we continue to deliver excellent aviation solutions. You’ll collaborate with other departments to ensure that our products and services meet the highest industry standards.

Responsibilities

As an NDT Inspector, you will perform approved NDT (non-destructive testing) inspection including fluorescent penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, X-Ray, and visual to document the servicing and repair of gas turbine engines, aircraft components, parts, or accessories in accordance with the Repair Station Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturers’ specifications, approved technical data, and policies/procedures.

• Perform all designated non-destructive testing inspection duties in accordance with StandardAero policies and procedures and provide reports/records, such as FRA 337’s, that comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, IPMs, manufacturers’ specifications, and the policies of StandardAero.
• Set up and calibrate equipment, prepare components for NDT inspection fully utilizing available equipment and processes including ensuring all equipment is in full working order by carrying out daily checks.
• Assure that required preliminary, hidden, damage, progressive, and final inspections are properly performed, and that proper inspection records, reports, and forms are properly executed prior to releasing the product.
• Complete NDT and appropriate (in-process) inspection of each overhauled or repaired engine, accessory, appliance, and component at time of completion and prior to preparation for shipment.
• Plan workload ensuring schedule times are achieved, in liaison with Production/Engineering teams.
• May train and guide other NDT employees either as co-worker mentoring or instructing lower classifications.
• May evaluate published technical data for timely and accurate applicability to NDT inspection procedures and develop/revise procedures as necessary to ensure reliable, quality products.
• Provide technical support for development of salvage schemes for specific engines/components and take appropriate actions in preventing release of defective, unserviceable, or un-airworthy parts.
• Complete required inspection documents for compilation of statistical data as required.
• Identify opportunities for improvement processes, in working practices and team efficiency.
• May perform warranty reviews and provide technical knowledge to warranty decision-making activities.
• Create investigation/production reports.

Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Quality assurance, Aerospace, Quality Control/inspection, similar discipline, or equivalent work experience and training obtained from governmental or vocational training school programs.
• Required on-the-job training program in magnetic particle inspection (MPI) and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI).
• Previous Level II Certifications a must.
• May be required to pass NDT and Inspection eye examinations and have NDT experience with applicable methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 or other regulatory specifications.
• Must be able to read, interpret and understand technical manuals, work specifications, service bulletins, and written work instructions, set up and calibrate equipment, prepare components for NDT inspection fully utilizing available equipment and processes.
• Must pass general, specific and practical examinations in each magnetic particle or penetrant (Must obtain an average grade of at least 80 percent with a minimum score of 70 percent on each examination).
• Must be certifiable to NAS 410.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Characteristics

• Prefer a minimum twelve to eighteen (12-18) months ND inspection and evaluation experience with aircraft powerplants for FAA certification or be powerplant certified.
• Thorough working knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations pertaining to inspection practices and familiarity with turbine engine principles including test cell performance, assembly practices, vibration and failure analysis, and general engine overhaul and repair procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities
• Enjoy a better work-life balance with many shop positions offering a 4-day workweek — 10-hour shifts, typically Monday through Thursday.