NDT Level III Inspector

FCAH (First Class Air Holdings) Aerospace; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Class Air Holdings is seeking an NDT Inspector in Hot Springs, AR. The role focuses on non-destructive testing of airframe components, using eddy current, penetrant, and magnetic particle methods to ensure structural integrity.

The candidate will document procedures, develop testing methods, and may train staff in NDT processes. Travel to various locations and compliance with aviation standards are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Airframe and Powerplant Certification or Repairman’s Certification.
• Must be able to travel to different locations as needed.
• Certified or qualified to Level 3 in Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, and Magnetic Particle methods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials/components and interpret data to accept or reject per criteria.
• Develop or adapt NDT methods and procedures to solve problems.
• Document testing procedures, processes, methods, and results.
• Use industry standard NDT tools to examine structures and materials and perform conductivity checks.
• Conduct in-house formal classroom training and supervise on-the-job training.
• Author exams for required testing of eligible NDT personnel.

Skills

NDT Testing

Eddy Current

Penetrant Testing

Magnetic Particle

Technical Documentation

Education

Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Level 3 Certification in NDT methods

Tools

Eddy Current Instruments

Fluorescent Penetrant Methods

Magnetic Particle Equipment

Borescopes

Conductivity Testing

Job description

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Full Time Hot Springs, AR, US

First Class Air is a fast-growing organization that includes a family of brands, which collectively provide comprehensive aftermarket aviation solutions, focused on delivering high quality OEM, PMA, and aftermarket parts, maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage, disassembly, emergency equipment, and customer service.

Cobalt Aero Services, an First Class Air brand specializes in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling nacelle components, thrust (fan) reversers, and other aircraft structural components for the commercial and military sectors.

Essential Job Functions:

• NDT Testing equipment and hardware
• Inspect materials/components, and interpret technical data to make accept or reject decisions based on acceptance criteria
• Develop new or adapting existing NDT methods and procedures to solve problems
• Properly documenting all testing procedures, processes, methods, and results.
• Use industry standard eddy current instruments (impedance-plane display), fluorescent liquid penetrant methods, magnetic particle equipment and borescopes to examine structures and materials, perform conductivity checks, etc.
• Conduct in-house formal classroom training and supervise on-the-job training
• Author custom written specific exams for required testing of eligible NDT personnel
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Positions Supervised:

None

Requirements:

• Airframe and Powerplant Certification or Repairman’s Certification
• Ability to travel to different locations as needed
• Certified or qualified to be certified to Level 3 in any or all of the following methods:
• Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle
• 3+ years working in an inspection role in the aviation industry
• Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.
• Satisfactory vision exam per regulatory requirements
• Medical clearance to be subjected to high magnetic fields (no pacemaker, etc.)
• Ability to speak and understand the English language