Non-Destructive Testing Engineer

Vista Global; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in private aviation is seeking an NDT Engineer to ensure high standards of NDT testing across their fleet. The ideal candidate will have significant NDT experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to interpret technical specifications. This role provides an opportunity to uphold safety and compliance within aviation maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with NDT in aerospace or aviation industry for a minimum of 2 years.
• Valid Level 2 certification in Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and other NDT techniques.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and competent in technical audits.

Responsibilities

• Conducting NDT testing across fleet aircraft using various NDT techniques.
• Supervising NDT Technicians and maintaining their certifications.
• Preparing and verifying written practices for NDT compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Technical Reporting

Education

BEng or HND/HNC in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PCN or EN 4179/NAS 410 certification

Job description

Job Profile

Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivalled fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the U.S. and Europe. By investing in internal maintenance, Vista is able to prioritize the highest standards of service, safety, security, reliability, and value, demonstrating a continued commitment to providing a seamless service to clients globally. Vista Aircraft Maintenance offers a robust regional support network for Vista’s growing fleet, with one the leading base maintenance facilities in the world.

VistaJet is an operating partner of Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group. Vista integrates a unique portfolio of brands offering asset-free solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation. The Group's mission is to lead the change to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.

We are recruiting for a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer to join our team in Farnborough.

Your Responsibilities

• Carrying out all aspects of NDT testing across fleet or aircraft to include Eddy Current, MPI, Ultrasonic and penetrant inspection.
• Ensuring that the NDT Department complies with the relevant NDT requirements (including but not limited to 145.A.30 (e) and EN4179) and the Company’s policies, values, philosophy and procedures.
• Developing and approving NDT-related topics within the MOE within the bounds of their authority as the NDT L3,
• The supervision of the NDT Technicians including: Conducting competency assessments and maintaining their independently certified Level-3 Approval
• Holding Technical Responsibility for the NDT facility and the NDT Department’s staff.
• Preparing, maintaining, reviewing and verifying the adequacy of the Written Practice against which the NDT Department is certified to ensure that any changes in the regulations, applicable standards and the Company are reflected.
• Approving the Organisation’s written practice for the training and qualification of NDT personnel in accordance with EN4179.
• Overseeing the selection of the methods and techniques for a specific inspection.
• Ensuring that regular system and product technical audits are conducted by appropriately qualified personnel every 12 months to ensure the continued compliance and standards of NDT work carried out by the Company.
• Ensuring that any outside agency used for training and examination purposes is approved appropriately.
• The timely, cost effective and appropriate closure of any audit findings resulting from Safety, Health and Safety and/or Compliance Monitoring required by 145.A.200(a)(6) or by any other relevant regulations that relate to their area of responsibility
• Any other reasonable requests by Hangar Management in line with the NDT Engineer role.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential:

• Valid PCN or EN 4179/NAS 410 certification in a minimum of Eddy Currents and Ultrasonic.
• Level 2 certification and approved on ET, UT, PT and MT.
• Minimum of 2 years’ NDT experience in the aerospace or aviation industry
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
• Ability to conduct control checks and compile technical reports.
• Experience of working to EASA Part 145 requirements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to undertake physical elements of role i.e. working at height to carry out on-wing aircraft inspection.

Desirable:

• BEng or HND/HNC in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Level 3 NDT qualification
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in line with business NDT requirements.