NDI Senior Specialist

Morson Edge; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 26,915 - 34,605; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an NDI Senior Specialist to support maintenance activities in Taif, Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on Non Destructive Inspection activities and requires leadership skills.

Candidates must have a Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification and a minimum of 7 years of practical experience. The role ensures safety compliance and technical quality while managing personnel and resources effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years practical maintenance experience in aircraft environments.
• Attained Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification in at least 4 methods.
• Experience in supervising engineering personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage NDI activities within the specified test regime.
• Supervise and support NDI Lead and team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and engineering practices.

Skills

NDI qualification (PT, MT, ET, UT)

Leadership skills

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Education

Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Morson Talent are currently looking for an NDI Senior Specialist to join our prestigious client in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Please see all relevant details below if you are interested in this position.

Role Objective & Outline Responsibility

To undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities of Non Destructive Inspection in support of Typhoon operations and in accordance with the RSAF Typhoon maintenance policy, ensuring that all Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and associated Quality Management System.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertaking all NDI activities within the scope of the NDI test regime.
• Deputising for the NDI Lead when required to do so.
• Managing the available manpower by coordinating with his Specialist Supervisors to ensure aircraft generation,
• Submission of TQs and TPRF including the embodiment of all Technical Instructions and Modifications.
• Ensure that all electronic data systems are utilized correctly within process and adhere to operating procedures.
• Depth Management & Customers reporting is readily available.
• Support the NDI Lead in the management of the facilities ensuring that damage or defects to equipment or buildings is reported promptly to the correct organizations and followed through to a full conclusion.
• Ensuring that all personnel engaged in activities in areas under his control follow the correct engineering practices, observe safety precautions and that as far as is reasonably practicable no one is exposed to any unnecessary or uncontrolled risks.
• Ensure shift handovers are carried out without ambiguity and that daily diaries are maintained.
• Adherence to tool control procedures and the carrying out of random checks of the assigned specialist tool kits (100% checks, damaged tools).
• Carry out independent checks of the airworthiness tool for consistency and accuracy.
• Support the NDI Lead in addressing any QA or higher HQ reports including investigations.
• Making ready and available to submit equipment for calibration in accordance with local procedures as required.
• Support and promote the 'spot it report it', SORT and FOD prevention programs. Raising any Report of Item Discrepancy (ROID) or deficiency paperwork for items received from supply that are damaged or considered not fit for purpose.
• Provide assistance as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for his trade in troubleshooting/fault finding as necessary.

Recruitment Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Have at least 7 years post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR 3 years on same aircraft type.
• Have attained Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification (e.g. EN4179, ASNT, PCN) in at least 4 methods (PT, MT, ET and UT).
• Holds 2nd signature.
• Equipment specific training and relevant type training ('Q' Course) if required.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.

Desirable

• Broad Aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.
• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.
• Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.
• An understanding of RAF and/or RSAF engineering operating procedures.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
• Previous experience of delivering workplace training.
• An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.

Core (Q3) Functional Competencies

• Demonstrate knowledge / understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Must have Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification (e.g. EN4179, ASNT, PCN) in at least 4 methods (PT, MT, ET and UT).
• Must have experience working knowledge of EASA Part 145.
• High level of interpersonal skill to coordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision-making.

Product Safety & SHE Responsibilities

Safety culture is defined as an organisational values and behaviour - modelled by its leaders and internalised by its team members.

The incumbent and the NDI Senior Specialist is required to comply with all mandated SHE training, including:

• Completion of SHE Induction.
• Be Safe course for professional staff.
• Fire Awareness for all employees.

The Job Holder is also responsible for:

• Compliance with the Salam Enterprise Safety and Environmental Management Plan and, where appropriate, any associated sub-project safety management plans.
• Attendance at Salam Safety Committee meetings and Safety Working Groups as required.
• Highlighting any safety concerns to line managers to inform the Salam Safety Case.
• Coordination of Accident/Incident information collation and reporting, and attendance at local SHE meetings and reviews.