Non-Destructive Inspector (NDI) Evaluator and Tester

Sawdey Solution Services • Elizabeth City, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sawdey is seeking a Non-Destructive Inspector (NDI), Evaluator and Tester to provide Level II NDI support to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) under the Technical Support Services (TSS) contract. The position is based on-site at the Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina; telework and work from home are not authorized.

ALC provides logistics and depot maintenance support to USCG aviation assets, including the C-27J Spartan, HC-144 Ocean Sentry, C-130 H/J Hercules, MH-60T Jayhawk, and MH-65D/E Dolphin. This role supports depot-level maintenance, manufacturing quality, and airworthiness by applying certified NDI methods to aircraft structures and components.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of aviation NDI experience.
• Previously qualified or certified as a Level II (or equivalent) under a DoD Aviation NDI Program, NAS 410 program, or equivalent NDI program.
• NAS410 Level II certification in Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Meet minimum training and experience requirements for each method per NAS410.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, components, assemblies, and metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing processes.
• Ability to reach technically accurate conclusions and provide defensible recommendations based on findings.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing aircraft structures, and handling objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass an annual physical eye examination in accordance with NAS410.
• Ability to distinguish and differentiate colors used in NDI processes in accordance with NAS410.
• Ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; the position is restricted to U.S. citizens under the U.S. Government contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting depot-level aviation maintenance environments.
• Experience supporting failure investigations and root cause analysis efforts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Level II ND Inspector on repaired, overhauled, reworked, manufactured, and investigative aircraft and aircraft-related components.
• Evaluate NDI parameters and recommend changes to existing and new processes.
• Recommend procedures and techniques to locate and identify anomalies in metallic and non-metallic aircraft structures and components.
• Apply NDI and evaluation techniques to assess manufacturing and repair processes across USCG aviation assets.
• Support the USCG airworthiness program by ensuring manufacturing and quality processes result in airworthy components and structures.
• Provide NDI technical expertise in failure analysis, root cause analysis, and mishap investigations.
• Assist with proposal development, if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Effectively communicate with the customer and fulfill duties and responsibilities listed in the contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed