NDT Administrator

Ascent-Aviation-Services; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your 1st

Company-Provided Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

Development and Career Growth Opportun

Job summary

Ascent Aviation Services is seeking an NDT Administrator in Marana, AZ. The role coordinates personnel, equipment, and materials to support NDT inspections and ensures compliance with FAA and customer standards.

You will work with QA, project managers, and customers to schedule inspections, maintain records, and train or coordinate with Level II qualified staff. This position requires readiness to travel between Marana and Tucson as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NDT methods knowledge required; Level II qualification preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate availability of qualified personnel, equipment, and materials for NDT inspections.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, project managers, and stakeholders to prioritize and plan NDT activities.
• Allocate personnel, equipment, and materials for NDT inspections.
• Monitor resource availability and utilization to ensure timely and efficient inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of NDT inspections and equipment calibrations; coordinate with Level III as needed regarding training, qualification, and certification requirements.
• Ensure all documentation is current and compliant with regulatory and company standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and qualified NDT personnel to support compliance with procedures, applicable standards, and customer requirements.
• Participate in audits and inspections and support documentation, tracking, and closure of non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external communication regarding NDT activities.
• Facilitate effective communication among NDT technicians, inspectors, project managers, and customers.
• Maintain knowledge of NDT methods including PT, MT, UT, and ET to support scheduling, coordination, documentation, and communication.

Skills

NDT methods knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level II qualification in one or more NDT methods

Job description

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NDT Administrator

Full Time Marana, AZ, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1232

It's your career... give it wings!

Who we are and where we are going:

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the availability of qualified personnel, equipment, and materials required to support NDT inspections.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, project managers, and stakeholders to prioritize and plan NDT activities
• Allocate personnel, equipment, and materials for NDT inspections
• Monitor resource availability and utilization to ensure timely and efficient inspections
• Maintain accurate records of NDT inspections and equipment calibrations and coordinate with Training and the responsible Level III as needed regarding NDT personnel training, qualification, and certification requirements.
• Ensure all documentation is current and compliant with regulatory and company standards
• Coordinate with Quality Control and qualified NDT personnel to support compliance with approved procedures, applicable standards, and customer requirements.
• Participate in audits and inspections and support the documentation, tracking, and closure of identified non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external communication regarding NDT activities
• Facilitate effective communication among NDT technicians, inspectors, project managers, and customers
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable NDT methods, including Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Eddy Current Testing (ET), sufficient to support scheduling, coordination, documentation, and communication with qualified NDT personnel.
• Maintain awareness of applicable FAA, EASA, customer, and industry requirements affecting NDT activities and associated documentation.
• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate
• Perform additional duties as required, even if not listed in the job description

YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSTATION:

• 401K with Company Match
• PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of commonly used NDT methods, including Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Eddy Current Testing (ET), is required. Current or previous Level II qualification in one or more NDT methods is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; excellent communication skills including excellent leadership, two-way communication, judgement, creativity, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying technical data
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities; ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies
• Current of previous Level II qualifications in one or more NDT methods

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent walking, climbing and lifting, bending, reaching to shoulder level, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Aircraft maintenance hangar, maintenance offices, flightline.
  • Exposure to high-intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working around moving machinery.

OTHER DUTIES:

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.

SMS REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you require any accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS