Aircraft Mechanic III - NDI Technician II

Calista Corporation•El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The NDI Technician inspects aircraft, aircraft components, and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods, and analyzes engine oil for wear metal debris. The role also repairs, inspects, and maintains structural, mechanical, and electrical elements of aircraft; provides oversight and may direct or train others in aircraft maintenance; and includes Designated System Inspector duties. The technician selects NDI test methods using applicable technical orders, prepares parts for inspection, and interprets and evaluates indications using magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy current, digital radiography, liquid penetrant, and other emerging technologies. The position also prepares engine samples for wear metal analysis, evaluates test results, documents maintenance in accordance with QA and regulatory requirements, and handles hazardous materials and waste in compliance with applicable environmental standards. The technician maintains and inventories tools and reports missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to a supervisor.

Requirements

Meet ASNT-TC-1A or NAS410 Level II requirements for magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy current, radiographic, and liquid penetrant inspection techniques.
High school diploma or equivalent.
FAA Airplane and/or Powerplant certification, or special skills and/or certifications such as NDI, welding, egress, or machining.
At least 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience with fixed-wing commercial, Government, or DoD aircraft.
Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Beginner-to-intermediate computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work cooperatively and communicate clearly with management, staff, and crew members.
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax machines, phones, copiers, scanners, and printers.
Ability to follow a process.
Professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
Decision analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw conclusions, justify decisions, and communicate issues to management.
Ability to understand corporate policies and procedures and their relationship to organizational goals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of advanced software applications.

Responsibilities

Repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft structural, mechanical, and electrical elements.
Use diagnostic devices, computers, hand tools, and mechanical tools; train others in their use.
Provide oversight and direct or train others in aircraft-related maintenance tasks.
Perform Designated System Inspector duties.
Determine NDI test methods using applicable technical orders.
Prepare parts for inspection and interpret and evaluate indications on aircraft and support equipment using magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy current, digital radiography, liquid penetrant, and other emerging technologies.
Prepare engine samples for wear metal analysis and evaluate test results.
Handle, label, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste according to federal, state, and local environmental standards.
Document maintenance according to Quality Assurance and established regulatory requirements.
Maintain control of tools; report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools; and regularly inventory and inspect tools, replacing worn or broken tools.
Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.