Supervisor - Non-Destructive Testing

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.  

Job Overview and Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical content and control of the non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures and processes used in the maintenance of aircraft, airframe, and engines. Develops and/or authors procedures to implement new inspections for improving reliability/airworthiness of aircraft, engines, or their components. Originates and/or approves any revision to these procedures and is responsible for maintaining the NTM (Nondestructive Test Manual) (United Nondestructive Test Manual). Evaluates new equipment and merging technologies to meet new or future inspection needs. Identifies opportunities for improving the reliability and/or efficiency of existing procedures and processes. Acts as primary contact/liaison with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and between Engineering and Inspection organizations for NDT procedural or process issues. Recommends appropriate inspection processes for non-routine damage occurrences, reviews new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) inspection requirements to ensure accuracy and investigates and recommends inspection alternatives.

• Provide work direction to stay familiar with an operational plan to aircraft inspectors
• Provide short term guidance and direction to inspectors as needed.
• Ensure quality control procedures and inspections are done according to Federal Air Regulations and the United Airlines Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)
• Position is a supervisory member of the Air Carriers Inspection Unit in compliance with 14CFR121.369(8) and 14CFR121.371b and as such has inspection decision authority and responsibility
• May support other Air Operators in the performance of maintenance and is responsible to ensure the work performed aligns with the customers regulatory and maintenance program requirements.
• Participates as a partner with overall Maintenance Team to ensure quality systems are in place and effective.
• Provide technical oversight of the NDT inspection process used for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft, engines, and components in any applicable ASNT (Americal Society of Non-Destructive Testing) levels
• Supports the team in investigations in specific NDT areas that are conducted by the airline, which may include FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) or industry requests. 
• Apply continuous process improvements for reliability and/or efficiency of existing procedures. 
• Works with management to interface with industry, regulatory and/or governmental agencies to establish policies and procedures governing the future of the industry.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

 

• Associate degree or 2 years of relevant work experience
• Non-Destructive Testing, engineering, sciences
• American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Level I - Non-Destructive Testing in at least 3 or more of the following disciplines
• PT (Liquid Penetrant testing) 
• MT (Magnetic particle testing) 
• VT (Visual Testing) 
• UT (Ultrasonic), ET (Electromagnetic), RT (Radiographic)
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• 5+ years inspection experience at a large transport aircraft facility
• Knowledge of Federal Airline Regulations (FARs) - especially 121,145 and 25
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

 

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

 

• Bachelor's degree
• ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Testing) Level III in at least one method of Non-Destructive Testing a plus
• PT (Liquid Penetrant testing) – 24 formal hours and 210 OJT total
• MT (Magnetic particle testing) – 24 formal hours and 280 OJT total
• VT (Visual Testing) 
• UT (Ultrasonic), ET (Electromagnetic), RT (Radiographic) - 80 formal hours and 800 OJT total