Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDI) III

The Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDI) III  inspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis.  

• Performs nondestructive inspection on structures, components, and systems.   

• Processes parts and performs equipment standardization to carry out any necessary preparation of parts before or after inspection.

• Detects flaws such as cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, and ultrasonic test 
  equipment.  

• Determines metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, 
  and associated factors.   

• Sets up and standardizes equipment, conduct tests, interprets and evaluates for acceptance or 
  rejection, and documents.  

• Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools.  

• Performs silver recovery functions.  

• Follows written instructions in the techniques/methods for which certified.  

• Develop written instructions from approved general procedures.    

• Determines test method and technique and prepare fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.  

• Interprets nondestructive inspection test results and provides information about defects to repair center. 

• Reviews x-rays.   

• Analyzes wear metal content reports on engine lubricating oil and other fluids and recommends corrective action.  

• Establishes radiation areas for radiographic operations.  

• Computes and monitors personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitors 
  personnel exposure data.  

• Ensures lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on equipment.

• Handles and disposes of hazardous waste and materials.   

• Interpret codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the NDT method(s) as utilized by the employer.  

• Prepares and verifies the adequacy of procedures in the method certified.  

• Approve NDT procedures and other NDT related work instructions for technical adequacy in the method in which they are certified.  

• Provides the necessary guidance and supervision to trainers and Level I and II personnel in the 
  technique/method in which they are certified.  

• Provide or direct training, examination, and certification of personnel in the method in which they are certified.  

• Assumes technical responsibility for the NDT staff.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Shall be trained and qualified per NAS 410 or ASNT-CP-189.

• Three (3) or more years’ experience as an aviation inspector.

• Familiar with the scope and limitations of the technique/method in which they are certified.  

• Familiar with the codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the method as utilized by the employer.  

• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.  Note:  US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Have the skills and knowledge to set up and standardize equipment, conduct tests, interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection, and document.

• Thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the technique/method in which they are certified.

• Capable of providing the necessary guidance and supervision to trainers and Level I and II personnel in the technique/method in which they are certified.

• Familiar with the codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the method as utilized by the employer.

• Capable of developing written instructions from approved general procedures.

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems or other technology as applicable to fabrication, repair, operation and maintenance requirements.

• Efficient in record keeping and preparation of reports; capable of reviewing other people's work and determining accuracy and conformity to standards.

• Excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet ai