NDT Level 2 Technician

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Westerham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier’s London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is looking for an NDT Technician to support maintenance checks on a range of aircraft components, maintain PER records, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. You will work within the NDT department and liaise with production teams to deliver timely, accurate testing and documentation.

The role requires English fluency, GCSE level education or equivalent, and competence with IT tools (SAP or similar, MS Office).

Job description

Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award-winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest-growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Use the Bombardier Integrated Quality Management System.
• To participate in the process of writing and maintaining Technique (method) sheets for the testing of components, and to liaise with level 3 Technician.
• To understand and apply the company and industry statutory operational specifications for the evaluation of landing gear components, flap tracks, and carriages
• To test and verify the condition of a diverse range of components passing through the NDT area, and to perform these in a timely manner
• You will be required to maintain Practical Experience Record (PER) book
• Maintain a good level of NDT knowledge, prepare for assessments and examinations as required.
• To work and contribute to the team within the area, managing their individual certification to keep it current and valid Attending internal and external training courses, as required, to maintain and develop the relevance of their certification
• Performing such routine maintenance on equipment in the area as is required to operate legally
• Other duties as directed by the Head of Production or Section Manager
• All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with safety and environmental regulations and company procedures
• Interface with production departments
• Attend meetings as required
• To constantly monitor operating methods in order to facilitate both qualitative and qualitative improvements in the service provided to the customer
• Full and effective liaison is maintained with all departments which are affected directly or indirectly by the assigned area of responsibility
• To work within established company policies, procedures and agreements.
• An awareness of the major accident prevention plan (MAPP)
• An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company’s environmental procedures.
• You may be required to train personnel within a specified area subject to your qualifications and experience

How to thrive in this role?

• Magnetic Particle Inspection L2 (as required)
• Able to travel and support Bombardier internationally.
• Oversee L1 and other NDT Trainees and sign off hours.
• Good IT user knowledge (e.g. SAP or similar business software, Microsoft Office Excel)
• Basic knowledge of EASA/CAA/FAA requirements and other applicable aviation regulation
• Knowledge of Health and Safety working practice
• Able to communicate fluently in English both written and verbal.
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good communicator- ability to communicate with staff on business, and other issues that affect the business.
• Good planning, organization and administration skills, PC literate
• Able to maintain performance under pressure
• Ability to make decisions
• Profound level of problem-solving skills
• Able to communicate with all levels of Management.
• Willingness to learn new skills to help the Company achieve its targets.
• Able to communicate with all levels of Management.
• Must be a strong team player willing to improve and learn methods and processes with the attitude to pass on knowledge and help with the improvement of the working environment within the NDT department.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected Characteristics to apply.

Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone.

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Primary LocationBiggin Hill Service Center