NON-DESTRUCTIVE TECHNICIAN

The NORDAM Group • Tulsa, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Applies basic and some advanced technical skills and knowledge to conduct thermal imaging, radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, magnetic particle or other nondestructive tests of nonmetallic or metallic aircraft structural parts and components that are used in operational aircraft applications. Ensures the new or repaired product meets company, customer and FAA specifications and standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree. Inspection technology.
• Minimum Other. Level 2 Certification non-destructive Inspection processes.
• If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.
• 2-4 year(s) Inspector aerostructure mechanic, bonder or other like production job.
• Advanced knowledge and applied skill in non-destructive and in-process inspection.
• Attain Level 2 Certification non-destructive Inspection processes.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Systems.
• Ability to communicate both written and orally with departmental and production supervision.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (Work, Excel and Access).
• Reads, writes and speaks English to read and interpret manufacturer’s specifications and manuals.
• A good understanding of sheet metal, composite materials, wood veneers, laminates and finishes.
• To obtain a Repairman’s Certification the person must understand, read, and write English and have either: At least 18 months of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the maintenance duties of the specific job for which the person is to be employed and certified; or Completed formal training that is acceptable to the Administrator and is specifically designed to qualify the applicant for the job on which the applicant is to be employed.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-destructive inspection of metallic and non-metallic components that are simple to moderately complex requiring some skill, experience and judgment to complete.
• Reviews test orders to determine type of test required, test procedures to follow, and the acceptability criteria as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), customer or Company process specifications.
• Sets up and calibrates the equipment to ensure the inspection will yield accurate results.
• Determines test equipment settings according to type of part, material, thickness, distance from test equipment, and related variables.
• Operates thermal, ultrasonic or other imaging equipment and observes video monitor screen to perform nondestructive inspection of metallic and nonmetallic components and parts for flaws, cracks, voids, discontinuities and presence of foreign object debris or other imperfections.
• Reviews and interprets images on the video monitor of the components and parts to identify imperfections or debris.
• Examines film when conducting radiographic tests to locate structural or welding flaws.
• Determine if the part meets or exceeds the acceptability criteria of the prescribed process specifications.
• Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree