Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Technician II

Kay and Associates, Inc.•Leesville, LA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Technician II, WG-3705-10, inspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis. This role determines the appropriate test method, prepares fluids and parts for inspection, and interprets test results, providing information about defects to the repair center. The technician analyzes wear metal content in engine lubricating oil and other fluids, recommending corrective actions. Responsibilities also include establishing and monitoring radiation areas for radiographic operations, computing and monitoring personal exposure areas and data, and performing inspections on structures, components, and systems. The technician detects flaws such as cracks, de-laminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using various test equipment including penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, and ultrasonic. They determine metallurgical information of components based on alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors. Additionally, the role involves operating, maintaining, and inspecting nondestructive equipment, performing operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools, ensuring lock out and tag out procedures are followed, performing silver recovery functions, and handling and disposing of hazardous waste and materials. The technician must have completed an initial Non Destructive Inspection Training Course and maintain basic qualification.

Requirements

Must be trained and certified in accordance with NAS 410 - NAS Certification & Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel.
Shall have the ability to perform Non-Destructive Inspections on various aircraft, aircraft components and sub-components in support of Organizational Level maintenance.
Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Level II qualification for Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particles, and Ultrasonic Testing disciplines
Three years NDI experience
Must be able to work shift schedules as required per Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Must be able work work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Sn-Th or as required per PWS
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to obtain favorable National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), IAW DTM-08-003 “Next Generation Common Access Card (CAC) Implementation Guidance or Secret security clearance as required for the position
Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft
Must be able to use hand and power tools
Must have dexterity to handle small parts
Must be able to pass employment physicals
Must be able to deploy to support off station exercises and perform other support duties if required

Nice To Haves

Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Level III qualification for Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particles, and Ultrasonic Testing disciplines
Five or more years’ H-60 rotary wing experience
Seven or more years’ rotary wing maintenance experience
Familiarity and ability to use IETMS.
Four or more years’ experience with Aircraft Notebook (ACN)
Basic Corrosion Control Course
Advanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final Finish

Responsibilities

Performs Non-Destructive Inspections in support of aircraft Organizational Level maintenance functions utilizing, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particles, and Ultrasonic Testing
Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned H-60 aircraft
Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, corrosion control, preservation/depreservation
Maintain aircraft and aeronautical equipment to continuously support the assigned readiness posture outlined in in the activities plan and daily flight schedule
Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
Inspect aircraft components/sub components.
Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry
Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
Aircraft inspections
Aircraft movement
Support services
Corrosion Control
Preservation and depreservation
General aircraft maintenance
Technical Directive compliance and modifications
Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment
Perform shift work and/or overtime as required
Perform phase, scheduled, unscheduled, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.
Perform other tasks as directed.