Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Technician (Temporary)

i3; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

i3 in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Technician for part-time/temporary-on-call work. You will conduct NDT inspections on aviation-related parts, primarily MT and PT, and may perform other test methods as needed. The role involves travel, audits, and collaboration with a DoD-centered team.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of NDT experience and Level II certifications, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant NDT experience.
• Level 2 Certification in MT/PT/ET/UT or military equivalent.
• Two or more NDT method certifications will be considered.
• NDT Level II able to set up/calibrate equipment and interpret results per codes.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform part-time / TOC NDT duties.
• Inspect aviation parts using MT/PT/ET/UT methods and radiographic testing as needed.
• Participate as NDT representative during audits.
• Travel 20% CONUS and OCONUS.
• Report results accurately and maintain records.

Skills

NDT methods MT/PT/ET/UT

Clear communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Under pressure

Education

NDT Level II Certification (MT/PT/ET/UT)

Tools

Fluorescent Penetrant (PT) equipment

Magnetic Particle (MT) equipment

Eddy Current (ET) equipment

Ultrasonic (UT) equipment

Job description

Overview i3 is looking for a Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Technician to join our team! The ideal candidate will have previous experience in rotary and/or fixed wing aircraft nondestructive inspection. This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Responsibilities

A successful candidate will conduct part-time / Temporary-On-Call (TOC) NDT duties.

• Detect flaws such as cracks, delamination, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using Fluorescent Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Radiographic (CR), and Optical test equipment.
• Conduct inspections of various aviation-related parts primarily using Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Penetrant Testing (PT) techniques.
• As part of a larger U.S. Government team, serve as the NDT representative during a variety of NDT audits.
• This position will require 20% travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education/Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Level 2 Certification in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) or military equivalent.
• Candidates with two or more of the desired NDT method certifications will be considered.
• NDT Level II individual qualified to set up and calibrate equipment and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards and specifications.
• Thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the methods for which they are qualified and should exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job training and guidance of trainees and NDT Level I/II personnel.
• Ability to organize and report the results of NDT tests.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• U. S. Citizenship is required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

Founded in 2007, Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with additional offices in Orlando, FL, and the National Capital Region. We are a 100% team member-owned mid-tier integrator with over 800 employee-owners, and our culture speaks for itself: we've earned ten Best Places to Work awards, driven by strong employee engagement, transparent leadership, and a genuine commitment to communication. i3 team members operate at the leading edge of national defense across a broad range of technical disciplines, from systems and software engineering to modeling, simulation, and training solutions to cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise IT. We also take products from prototype through production, bringing that same engineering rigor to manufacturing and delivering hardware at scale. For candidates, that means a rare opportunity: the innovation and mission focus of an engineering services company paired with the hands-on impact of building and delivering real solutions that benefit the Warfighter, all inside an employee-owned company where your contributions directly shape both the mission and your ownership stake in the business.