Non-destructive Inspection Technician

Apera; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera in Wisconsin seeks an experienced NDI professional to join the Quality team, focusing on establishing inspection processes for aerospace parts, developing NDI procedures, and building training programs for the wider team. You will perform NDI on composite and metallic structures, select methods, and help certify personnel to NAS 410 standards.

Responsibilities include documenting results, auditing practices, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards while collaborating with

Qualifications

• NAS 410 NDI Level II certification in one or more methods (UT/RT/PT/MT/ET).
• Minimum 2 years of NDI experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Capable of training, examining, and certifying NDI personnel.

Responsibilities

• Establish NDI inspection processes and procedures in accordance with aerospace requirements.
• Develop and deliver NDI training programmes to certify team members across methods.
• Perform NDI on parts and assemblies; document results per standards.
• Select appropriate inspection methods for tasks; prepare work instructions.
• Provide training, examination, and certification of NDI personnel.

Skills

NDI Level II NAS 410

NDI experience

Reading drawings

Training & certification

MS Office / reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year college/ university study

Tools

NDI equipment

CATIA

OnShape

ERP systems

Job description

This role sits within the Quality team of a pioneering electric aviation company developing certifying electric aircraft from the ground up. The organisation operates across the full development lifecycle, from early-stage design through to FAA certification and production, with a mission to fundamentally decarbonise commercial aviation.

The NDI Technician will serve as a Subject Matter Expert across non-destructive inspection techniques, taking ownership of establishing inspection processes, developing procedures, and supporting the build-out of NDI training programmes for the wider team. This is a hands‑on, technically specialist position suited to an experienced NDI professional who is equally comfortable performing inspections on composite and metallic structures as they are developing the processes and people around them.

Responsibilities:

• Establish NDI inspection processes and procedures in accordance with aerospace requirements
• Support the development and delivery of NDI training programmes to certify team members across multiple methods
• Perform NDI on parts and assemblies as required, documenting results in line with applicable standards
• Select appropriate methods and techniques for specific inspection tasks
• Prepare and verify the adequacy of procedures and work instructions
• Provide or direct training, examination, and certification of NDI personnel
• Audit outside agencies when required to ensure compliance with written practice requirements
• Interpret and apply codes, standards, and requirement documents governing NDI methods

Required Experience & Skills:

• NAS 410 NDI Level II certification across one or more methods including UT, RT, PT, MT, or ET
• Minimum 2 years of experience in NDI
• Proficiency with a range of NDI inspection equipment and associated software
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Capable of training, examining, and certifying NDI personnel
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and requirement documents controlling NDI methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and business reporting tools
• High school diploma or equivalent

Desirable / Additional Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in NDI within aerospace manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience inspecting composite structures
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as AS9100
• Familiarity with advanced inspection equipment and software including phased array and digital radiography platforms
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as CATIA or OnShape
• Experience interfacing with ERP systems
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams to develop new inspection processes
• At least one year of college or university study