Non-destructive Inspection Technician

About:

This role sits within the Quality team of a pioneering electric aviation company developing certifying electric aircraft from the ground up. The organisation operates across the full development lifecycle, from early-stage design through to FAA certification and production, with a mission to fundamentally decarbonise commercial aviation.

The NDI Technician will serve as a Subject Matter Expert across non-destructive inspection techniques, taking ownership of establishing inspection processes, developing procedures, and supporting the build-out of NDI training programmes for the wider team. This is a hands-on, technically specialist position suited to an experienced NDI professional who is equally comfortable performing inspections on composite and metallic structures as they are developing the processes and people around them.

Responsibilities:

• Establish NDI inspection processes and procedures in accordance with aerospace requirements


• Support the development and delivery of NDI training programmes to certify team members across multiple methods


• Perform NDI on parts and assemblies as required, documenting results in line with applicable standards


• Select appropriate methods and techniques for specific inspection tasks


• Prepare and verify the adequacy of procedures and work instructions


• Provide or direct training, examination, and certification of NDI personnel


• Audit outside agencies when required to ensure compliance with written practice requirements


• Interpret and apply codes, standards, and requirement documents governing NDI methods

Required Experience & Skills:

• NAS 410 NDI Level II certification across one or more methods including UT, RT, PT, MT, or ET


• Minimum 2 years of experience in NDI


• Proficiency with a range of NDI inspection equipment and associated software


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints


• Capable of training, examining, and certifying NDI personnel


• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and requirement documents controlling NDI methods


• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and business reporting tools


• High school diploma or equivalent

Desirable / Additional Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in NDI within aerospace manufacturing


• Hands-on experience inspecting composite structures


• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as AS9100


• Familiarity with advanced inspection equipment and software including phased array and digital radiography platforms


• Working knowledge of CAD software such as CATIA or OnShape


• Experience interfacing with ERP systems


• Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams to develop new inspection processes


• At least one year of college or university study