Lead Ultrasonic NDT Technician, Level 3

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc seeks an experienced NDT professional with ASNT Ultrasonic Level 3 certification and 2+ years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes interpreting codes, selecting NDT methods, approving procedures, and auditing external agencies.

On-site work includes travel up to 5% and adherence to strict quality standards. Strong English communication is required, with potential involvement in training and certification of staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of codes, standards and contractual documents controlling NDT methods.
• Ability to assume technical responsibility for NDT facility and staff.
• Skill in selecting test methods and techniques.
• Ability to approve procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy.
• Experience auditing outside agencies to meet written practice requirements.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret codes, standards, and contractual documents for NDT methods.
• Assume technical responsibility for NDT facility and staff.
• Select appropriate test methods and techniques.
• Prepare and verify adequacy of procedures and work instructions.
• Approve NDT procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy.
• Provide training, examination, and certification guidance to personnel.
• Audit NDT processes and document non-conformances.

Skills

NDT interpretation

NDT facility management

Procedures & work instructions

Auditing external agencies

Audit surveillance

English communication

Education

ASNT Ultrasonic Level 3 Certification

Two years of engineering/physical science study

Four-year engineering undergraduate degree

Job description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc seeks an experienced NDT professional with ASNT Ultrasonic Level 3 certification and 2+ years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes interpreting codes, selecting NDT methods, approving procedures, and auditing external agencies.

On-site work includes travel up to 5% and adherence to strict quality standards. Strong English communication is required, with potential involvement in training and certification of staff.