NDT Operator

Qantas Airways; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetstar Airways is seeking an NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) operator to perform, report and certify inspections on aircraft, engines and components using various NDT methods in line with ICA, Jetstar MOE and related safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring Level 2 NDT Aerospace qualifications (Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Penetrant) and a Certificate IV in Aeroskills, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• We require accuracy-focused reporting and error-free documentation.
• Role suits a process-driven, self-managed Technician with high attention to detail.
• Internal customer service, work planning and teamwork are essential.
• Commitment to safety and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT services per MOE and data to facilitate aircraft maintenance.
• Report NDT results to LAME/Supervisor for repairs.
• Flag significant aircraft AOG to LAME/Supervisor.
• Maintain NDT tooling and equipment per requirements.
• Hold a current Certification Authorisation.
• Meet AS3669/EN4179/NAS410 MOE actions and currency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accurate reporting

Self-management

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills

Tools

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

Job description

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