NDT Operator

Qantas Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetstar is seeking an NDT operator to conduct non-destructive testing on aircraft, engines and components, applying multiple NDT methods in line with ICA, MOE and SMS requirements. You will report results to the LAME/Supervisor and assist in maintaining tooling and certifications.

The role targets individuals with Level 2 NDT aerospace qualifications, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills to support safe and efficient maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
• Eddy Current testing – Level 2 NDT Aerospace
• Ultrasonic testing – Level 2 NDT Aerospace
• Magnetic Particle testing – Level 2 NDT Aerospace
• Penetrant testing – Level 2 NDT Aerospace
• Strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT services in accordance with MOE and NDT Written Practice to support aircraft maintenance activities
• Report on description and results of NDT to LAME/Supervisor for repairs
• Communicate any significant aircraft AOG to LAME/Supervisor
• Assist to ensure all NDT tooling and equipment is checked and maintained as per requirements
• Always ensure a current company Certification Authorisation is held

Skills

NDT methods

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

NDT Level 2 certificate

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Job description

We’re Jetstar. You may know us for our famous low fares, but did you also know that we’ve flown more than 400 million customers since we launched in Australia in 2004? In fact, each week we operate around 3,000 flights to nearly 40 destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. We also operate a fleet of more than 80 aircraft, including state-of-the-art Airbus A320/21 NEO aircraft and the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787-8s. Every day we enable more people to takeoff to more places, more often.

Impressive numbers? What's even more impressive is the team of extraordinary people taking off together day in day out, flight after flight.

Our people are the real jet stars!

About Our Engineering Team

We rely on our Jetstar Engineering Team to deliver our superior safety standards, up to the second. They’re the trouble-shooters, glitch-fixers and tech-experts who make sure we take to the sky safely. Solving problems. Trying new things. Getting hands-on. Fixing and double checking. It’s all part of the day job as a Jetstar Engineer – whether you’re on the frontline as a Maintenance Engineer or in our Engineering Corporate & Support Team ensuring that we land deadlines, keep projects on track and work as a team to help us transform our fleet for the better.

The Opportunity

As an NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) operator, you will have ownership of performing, reporting and certifying NDT inspections on aircraft, engines and components using various NDT methods, in accordance with approved Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), Jetstar Airways Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), Jetstar NDT Written Practice, Jetstar Safety Management System (SMS), Maintenance Control & Procedures Manual, Company Policies and Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform NDT services in accordance with approved data and Jetstar Airways Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) & Jetstar Airways NDT Written Practice to facilitate aircraft maintenance activities
• Report on description and results of NDT to LAME/Supervisor in order for repairs to be carried out
• Communicate any significant aircraft AOG to LAME/Supervisor
• Assist to ensure all NDT tooling and equipment is check and maintained as per specified requirements
• Always ensure a current company Certification Authorisation is held
• Ensure skills and currency meets the requirements of AS3669, EN4179, NAS410 and the Jetstar Airways Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) actions

To be successful in this role:

We are seeking individuals who day in day out, provide great emphasis on accurate and error free reporting. This role would ideally suit a process driven, self-managed Technician, who prides themselves in their high attention to detail.

Further skills include all or part thereof:

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
• Eddy Current testing – Level 2 NDT Aerospace
• Ultrasonic testing – Level 2 NDT Aerospace
• Magnetic Particle testing – Level 2 NDT Aerospace
• Penetrant testing – Level 2 NDT Aerospace
• The ability to act decisively under pressure and communicate the outcomes and actions of these decisions effectively to relevant stakeholders

A high level of internal customer service exposure, work planning and teamwork are required for this opportunity. A strong commitment to safety and dedication to following Occupational Health and Safety requirements are essential.

Your Life At Jetstar Is Unlike Any Other

Put the craft in aircraft: There’s a new fleet of A321LR NEO’s waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar, our Engineering Team get to exposure to projects related to the Qantas Group’s A320/1, B787 and A321 Freighters, plus Jetstar Branded Airlines (JBA’s) in Singapore and Japan.

Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun, driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.

There’s a place for everyone at Jetstar: For us, travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of. We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative, innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements, just reach out and let us know what you need.

We’re Jetstar. Let’s takeoff together