NDT Inspector (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Columbus is seeking an Onsite NDT Technician to support non-destructive testing with Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, and Eddy Current methods. This role is based in Columbus, GA, onsite and focuses on hands-on testing in an FAA-regulated facility.

You will assist with equipment setup, calibration and operation, document results on travelers, perform daily walk‑arounds, and maintain a clean inspection area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• NDT Level 1 certification preferred.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing and quality procedures.
• MS Office proficiency; SAP P/AP/Repairman license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aid in non‑destructive testing using multiple methods (LPI, MT, UT, ET).
• Assist with selecting, preparing, loading, calibrating or operating NDT equipment.
• Document results on product travelers and maintain inspection records.
• Perform daily walk‑around and keep the inspection area clean and organized.
• Complete classroom theory, on‑the‑job training and required certification.

Skills

NDT experience

Quality procedures

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

SAP P/AP/Repairman License

Job description

What You Will Do:

• Aid in the process of performing non‑destructive testing by one or more of the following methods: Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Immersion Ultrasonic, and/or Eddy Current


• Assist with selecting, preparing, loading, calibrating, or operating equipment used in the non‑destructive testing of products or materials


• Documenting work performed and results found on product travelers


• Perform daily walk‑around and maintain cleanliness of equipment and inspection area


• Complete classroom theory, on the job training, and certification examination as required by Pratt & Whitney

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

We Value:

• NDT experience and/or NDT Level 1 certification, preferably in Ultrasonic or Eddy Current (ET)


• Experience in a quality/aerospace manufacturing environment and proficiency with quality procedures


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and SAP P/A&P/Repairman License preferred

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.


• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.


• 401(k) plan with company match.


• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.


• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.


• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.


• Generous paid time off, granted upfront and pro-rated based on start date, including 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique circumstances (at supervisor discretion), and 12 paid government holidays annually.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. 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.

Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.