Aviation NDT Technician

Pay: $28 - $40/hr DOE

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Day Shift with overtime as needed

Job Type: Full-Time | Aviation | Quality Inspection

NDT Technician – Must-Have Requirements

• Previous NDT inspection experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, or a regulated environment
• Ability to perform inspections using approved non-destructive testing methods and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions
• Familiarity with inspection equipment, gauges, and measuring tools
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

NDT Technician – Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced NDT Technician to perform non-destructive testing and inspections in support of aircraft components, propeller systems, structures, and related aviation equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring materials and components meet quality and safety standards through detailed inspection processes, proper documentation, and compliance with FAA and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have prior NDT experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry and understand the importance of precision, safety, and quality control in a maintenance and repair environment.

NDT Technician – Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive testing inspections using approved methods and procedures
• Conduct inspections on aircraft components, propeller systems, structures, welds, and materials
• Interpret and evaluate inspection results for defects, discontinuities, corrosion, or nonconformance
• Prepare and maintain detailed inspection reports and documentation
• Ensure compliance with FAA, customer, and company quality standards
• Calibrate and maintain NDT equipment and inspection tools
• Review work orders, technical documents, blueprints, and specifications
• Communicate inspection findings with maintenance, quality, and production teams
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions when required
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

NDT Technician – Additional Qualifications

• Certification in one or more NDT methods preferred (PT, MT, UT, ET, RT, VT)
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and aviation quality standards preferred
• NAS 410 or equivalent certification preferred
• Level II or Level III certifications preferred
• FAA or aerospace inspection experience preferred
• Quality assurance or auditing experience is a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced aviation environment

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* Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

* Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.

* Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.

* Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.

* Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

* Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.

* Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.

* Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.

* Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.

* Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements.

* Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.

* Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.

* Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.

* Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.