NDI Technician

NDI Technician

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an NDI Technician to join our Quality department based in Kinston, NC.

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment:

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

Your Challenges:

• Responsible for using analysis techniques to evaluate the properties of materials, components, or systems without causing damage
• Utilize Non-Destructive inspection methods (Ultrasonic, UTT and PE Linear Array) to verify parts are in compliance with customer engineering requirements
• Set-up and standardize NDI equipment, process parts, interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection, and document results
• Conduct system performance checks in accordance with applicable process standards
• Provide necessary guidance and/or supervision to trainees
• Perform audit surveillance on non-destructive inspection processes and initiate and document any non-conformances according to specification, process, and procedures
• Be capable of self-direction during off-shift work periods (weekends, nights, holidays, etc.)
• Leads Level 1 NDI Technicians with their Level 2 qualifications/certifications
• In-process technique development
• Preps for audits and participates in audit surveillances
• Engages with RCCA events

Your Boarding Pass:

• Ability to work any shift including 2nd and 3rd shift.
• 80+ hrs of formal classroom training in NDI techniques, to include ultrasonic inspection (Must be able to provide supporting documentation)
• 800 hrs of directly related NDI experience (documented)
• 4+ years of NDI experience
• Ultrasonic Level II certification

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education Required

• 80+ hrs of formal classroom training in NDI techniques, to include ultrasonic inspection (must be able to provide supporting documentation)

Experience required

• 800 hrs of directly related NDI experience (documented)
• 4+ years of NDI experience

Licensure/

Certifications:

• Ultrasonic Level II certification

Travel Required:

• 5% domestic/international travel

Citizenship:

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Communication Skills :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Technical Systems Proficiency

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager?

No

Job Dimensions:

Nature of Contacts:

• Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties at all levels

Physical Requirements:

Onsite: 100 %

Vision:
Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

Hearing:
Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

Speaking:
Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors):
Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.

Carrying:
Weekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

Lifting:
Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

Pushing / Pulling:
Weekly able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

Sitting:
Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings,…