Senior NDI Quality Inspector for Aerospace & PAUT

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an NDI Quality Inspector IV to perform nondestructive testing on composite flight hardware, utilizing ultrasonic, radiographic, PAUT and related methods in accordance with NAS-410 or SNT-TC-1A guidelines.

You will train to Level 2 across several NDI methods and support process improvements. On-site position in Poway, CA, offering full-time hourly work.

Qualifications

• Formal NDI training and multi-method experience with Level 2/3 cert per NAS-410 or SNT-TC-1A.
• Associate degree or equivalent in NDT or related field required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking training to achieve Level 2 in multiple NDI methods (Eddy Current, FPI, Radiographic, MT, Ultrasonic).
• Implementing procedures, instructions and techniques.
• Performing control checks on test method capability.
• Documenting and advising team on test outcomes.
• Reviewing customer requirements such as drawings and process specs.
• Developing and maintaining NDI test processes and procedures.
• Operate ultrasonic and phased array equipment, RT systems, and robotic scanners.
• Interface with engineers and customers to improve processes.

Skills

NDI testing knowledge

Communication of complex processes

Read drawings and specs

Education

Associate's degree or trade certification in NDT

NDI Level 2/3 certification (NAS-410 or SNT-TC-1A)

Tools

Ultrasonic testing equipment

Phased array equipment

Radiographic testing equipment

Computed radiography systems

Robotic scanners

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an NDI Quality Inspector IV to perform nondestructive testing on composite flight hardware, utilizing ultrasonic, radiographic, PAUT and related methods in accordance with NAS-410 or SNT-TC-1A guidelines.

You will train to Level 2 across several NDI methods and support process improvements. On-site position in Poway, CA, offering full-time hourly work.