Aerospace NDT Technician

Aaa Usa•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Aerospace NDT Technician performs nondestructive inspections of aircraft materials, components, assemblies, and systems to assess their condition and verify compliance with engineering, customer, quality, and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on Ultrasonic Testing (UT), including phased array, pulse-echo, shear wave, and through-transmission methods. The technician sets up, calibrates, standardizes, and operates inspection equipment; interprets results for acceptance or rejection; and documents findings and nonconforming conditions. The position also supports equipment and process checks, inspection technique development under approved procedures, corrective actions, audit surveillance, and technical guidance or training for less experienced personnel. The role requires compliance with company, customer, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Candidates must be willing to temporarily and/or permanently relocate to Kinston, North Carolina. The opportunity offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, long-term aerospace programs, relocation assistance, referral programs, and career growth.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related technical discipline and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience performing Ultrasonic Testing in an aerospace, manufacturing, or other precision inspection environment.
Experience with one or more UT methods: phased array, pulse-echo, shear wave, or through-transmission.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection procedures, and technical documentation.
Strong understanding of nondestructive testing principles, inspection procedures, and quality requirements.
Ability to accurately document inspection results and identify nonconforming conditions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Ultrasonic Testing Level I or Level II certification, as applicable to the position.
Minimum 40 hours of formal UT Level I training for Level I qualification.
Minimum 40 hours of formal UT Level II training for Level II qualification.
NAS 410 certification or qualification required for applicable aerospace NDT positions.
Level III candidates must meet applicable NAS 410 and customer requirements for Level III certification.

Nice To Haves

800+ hours of documented Ultrasonic Testing on-the-job training, preferred or required based on applicable qualification level.

Responsibilities

Perform nondestructive inspections to evaluate materials, components, and systems without causing damage.
Perform Ultrasonic Testing using methods such as phased array, pulse-echo, shear wave, and through-transmission techniques.
Use applicable NDI methods and equipment to verify that parts and manufacturing processes meet engineering, customer, and quality requirements.
Set up, calibrate, standardize, and operate ultrasonic inspection equipment according to approved procedures and applicable specifications.
Process and inspect aircraft components and assemblies; interpret and evaluate results for acceptance or rejection.
Document inspection results, findings, and nonconforming conditions in accordance with procedures and quality requirements.
Perform required system performance checks and equipment standardization in accordance with applicable process standards.
Establish inspection techniques from approved general procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions and assist with corrective actions as required.
Maintain inspection equipment, records, certifications, and required documentation.
Provide guidance, training, and technical support to less experienced NDI personnel and trainees as required.
Support audit surveillance of nondestructive inspection processes and ensure compliance with applicable specifications, procedures, and standards.
Follow company, customer, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.