NDT Technician (Candidate pool)

Airbus; Sevilla; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities (canteen, medical)

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a proactive NDT Quality Specialist to support programs in Madrid and Seville. You will join the NDT & Quality Conformity Team to ensure materials and assemblies meet EN 4179 standards, conducting audits and developing advanced inspection techniques.

The role involves coordinating NDT methods (PT/UT/ET, X-ray), evaluating results, and producing comprehensive documentation. International travel and field service support are possible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in aerospace/industrial environments.
• Active NDT licenses in at least two methods (PT/UT/ET).
• Solid SAP knowledge and EN 4179 familiarity.
• Fluent in Spanish with English at least B2.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate NDT methods (PT/UT/ET, X-ray, thermography) per EN 4179; manage prep, testing, and attestation.
• Evaluate inspection results, issue quality decisions, and produce test/finding reports.
• Develop, validate, and qualify new NDT techniques and procedures; coordinate with customers and aviation authorities.
• Organize, maintain, and audit a certified NDT system; conduct audits internally and with suppliers.
• Inspect aircraft assemblies/parts for cracks, corrosion, or delamination across lines and sites.
• Support process certification and provide international field service support when needed.

Skills

NDT licenses (PT/UT/ET)

SAP knowledge

EN 4179 familiarity

Soft skills

Spanish fluency

English (B2)

Education

Technical education in Aeronautical or Industrial Manufacturing/Inspection

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

This publication corresponds to an open talent pool for proactive candidate intake and profile assessment to address future and continuous hiring needs for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Quality Specialists within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) and Sevilla.

The selected candidate will join the NDT & Quality Conformity Team , supporting Airbus Defence and Space programs and sites as well as our external supply chain.

The department ensures that materials, parts, and aircraft assemblies strictly conform to definition standards through specialized testing methods and manages deviations when detected.

Working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and international environment, the jobholder will play a vital role in qualifying cutting-edge inspection techniques, executing audits, and supporting field service operations both in-house and with external customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Perform and coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods (including PT, UT, ET, X-Ray, and thermography) according to EN 4179 standards, managing preparation, testing, and closure by formal attestation.
• Evaluate inspection results, issue quality decisions, and produce complete technical documentation, including detailed test reports and finding reports.
• Develop, validate, and qualify new NDT inspection techniques, procedures, and testing methods for materials, committing them directly with customers and aviation authorities.
• Organize, maintain, and survey a certified NDT system, conducting NDT process audits internally and across the Airbus Defence and Space supply chain.
• Inspect aircraft assemblies and parts for detrimental effects (cracks, corrosion, delamination) across in-house lines, customer sites, confined spaces, or heights as required.
• Support process certification across various programs and sites, providing international field service support when needed.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills?

• Education: Technical education in Aeronautical or Industrial Manufacturing, Assembly, and/or Inspection (equivalent to FP Superior / Higher Vocational Training or Technical Engineering degree).
• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in Quality within industrial or aerospace environments.
• Technical knowledge: Active NDT licenses in at least two of the following methods: Penetrant Testing (PT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), or Eddy Current Testing (ET); solid knowledge of SAP; familiarity with EN 4179 standard requirements.
• Soft skills: Proactive mindset, strong interpersonal and communication skills, structured and organized work methodology, and adaptability to work in confined spaces, at height, or travel internationally for field service tasks.
• Languages: Spanish (fluent) and Intermediate level in English (B2).
• Valuable / Nice to have: Additional NDT certifications (such as RT/X-Ray, Thermography, or Magnetic Particle Testing) or prior experience auditing external aerospace suppliers.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

#MYCYM

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Inspection

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