NDT Inspector FPI-First Shift (On-site)

RTX (Raytheon); Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Springdale, AR is seeking an onsite Fluorescent Penetration Inspection (FPI) Inspector. You will perform non-destructive testing on engine cases, document inspections, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure conformance to work instructions.

Must have HS diploma or GED with at least 1 year of relevant experience and be a U.S. Citizen. FAA safety and DOT policies apply; occasional collaboration with engineering and quality teams is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required for access to program information.

Responsibilities

• Inspect internal case structure using FPI inspection equipment.
• Prepare and complete required inspection documents, reports and stamping of work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, quality lab, operations and materials as needed.
• Review work instructions, repair operations requirements and blueprints.
• Use inspection tools including FPI booth and related fixtures.
• Assist Level III QE in developing specific test techniques.
• Comply with DOT/FAA anti-drug and alcohol misuse policies.

Skills

FPI inspection

NDT methods

MS Office basics

SAP (nice to have)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AR-SPRINGDALE-BLDG 1 ~ 275 E Robinson Ave ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney PSD provides the aviation industry with unique capabilities for specialized repair of gas turbine engine cases and components. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. Headquartered in East Hartford, CT, the company has locations around the U.S. and the globe. We design, manufacture and service aircraft engines, auxiliary and ground power units, and small turbojet propulsion products. We have a team of professionals that are the go-to problem solvers in a manufacturing business and are willing to go the extra distance to ensure our customer commitments are met.

This is a Second shift opportunity. Days/hours of operation are Monday - Friday; 6:30 am - 3 pm.

Fluorescent Penetration Inspection (FPI) is a non-destructive testing method which uses Penetrate to examine the structure of our aerospace case parts and to determine defects that need repaired.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Fluorescent Penetration Inspection (FPI)

Inspectors are responsible for performing Fluorescent Penetration inspection methods on a large variety of engine cases to determine and verify conformance to work instructions and repair scope by marking areas of the part not meeting criteria.

This process includes cleaning and processing parts using FPI Booth.

What you Will Do:

• Inspect internal case structure using inspection equipment for this method.
• Prepare and complete required inspection documents (manual and electronic), reports and stamping of work instructions to indicate acceptability of parts and completion of work scope as it's transferred to the next process.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, quality lab, operations and materials or other personnel when needed as it relates to the inspection process.
• Review work instructions, repair operations requirements and blueprints.
• Use inspection tools throughout the process. Tools include Fluorescent Penetration Inspection (FPI) Booth and equipment and inspection fixtures.
• Assist Level III Quality Engineer (QE) in developing specific test techniques.
• Must comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Programs Policy.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience/education in NDT methods - Fluorescent Penetration Inspection (FPI)
• Experience in aviation component repair preferred
• Basic knowledge of MS office programs
• SAP experience is a plus

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
• 401-K with company match
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

Pratt & Whitney Springdale, AR is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

What is my role type?

This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.