FAA-Certified Aviation NDT Technician – Turbine Engines

Kalitta Turbines; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Short Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance with AD&D

401K with company match

Travel Assistance Program

BCBS Medical PPO options

EyeMed Vision

Flexible Spending Account – Medical &

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, &

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Met Law Coverage

Nationwide Pet Insurance

Job summary

Kalitta Turbines, a certified FAA Repair Station, is seeking an Engine Shop NDT Technician. You will perform non-destructive evaluation (MPI/FPI) on turbine engine components to detect defects, document results, and ensure parts meet OEM standards before returning to service.

Responsibilities include safe shop practices, calibrating tools, and communicating test findings to the team. The role supports the Inspection Department with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and mechanical certification.
• FAA Powerplant (P) certificate.
• Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals and use precision measuring tools.
• Ability to complete accurate, clear, and legible inspection documentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work area and follow safety policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain precision equipment and keep tools calibrated and clean.
• Test and document results using process forms and HIS records.
• Inspect components from vendor sources and external vendors.
• Perform wet magnetic particle testing in multiple directions and stages.
• Verify flux density and detect surface/subsurface cracks per OEM procedures.
• Demagnetize parts and confirm residual magnetism within limits.
• Document acceptance or rejection in the work order's NDT section.
• Communicate test results to leadership and shifts.
• Route tested parts to rebuild or other departments as needed.
• Perform FPI and MPI per OEM procedures and standardize inspection setups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual reading

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

FAA Powerplant (P) certificate

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Kalitta Turbines, a certified FAA Repair Station, is seeking an Engine Shop NDT Technician. You will perform non-destructive evaluation (MPI/FPI) on turbine engine components to detect defects, document results, and ensure parts meet OEM standards before returning to service.

Responsibilities include safe shop practices, calibrating tools, and communicating test findings to the team. The role supports the Inspection Department with overtime as needed.