Aviation NDT Technician

At Applus+, we are a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, supporting the aviation industry with precision, safety, and reliability at the core of everything we do. Our Aviation division delivers world-class Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions, ensuring the continued airworthiness and integrity of aircraft and components for customers across the globe.

We pride ourselves on combining technical excellence with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. Our teams operate both in-house and on-site, providing responsive and high-quality inspection services that meet stringent OEM, regulatory, and customer requirements. With projects spanning domestic and international locations, we offer a dynamic and varied working environment that reflects the global nature of aviation.

Overall, Purpose of Role:

The Aviation Non-Destructive Test Technician Level 2 will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of NDT inspections on Aircraft and components in accordance with their Applus UK approvals. They will work to customer, supplier, and OEM inspection data to provide timely and high-quality inspections for customers both in house and on site, involving frequent travel to domestic and international customer sites, while maintaining and championing Applus+ core values.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

The Role s and Responsibilities of the Aviation NDT Technician will include but not be limited to:

• Conduct NDT inspections of customer aircraft and components in line with agreed priorities, controlling documents, and customer work instructions.
• Conduct essential contract reviews prior to progressing work orders.
• Ensure all relevant Health & Safety, Quality, and Technical procedures are complied with, and be accountable for all aspects of their work assignments to ensure the safe and effective completion of work on time.
• For all instruments used or which are under their responsibility, ensure all relevant calibration, control, and maintenance checks are performed and recorded.
• Certify all work correctly in accordance with customer purchase order requirements.
• Complete accurate job packs and timesheets for timely distribution to team administrators and the Aviation Team Leader /Aviation Operations Manager upon completion of the task, including relevant invoicing information and technical records.
• As demanded by the Aviation industry, will provide the highest quality inspection service to assure our customers have a sense of trust and security.
• Provide customers with all necessary documentation following inspection (e.g. Form 1 release for EASA, CAA, or FAA, and Applus NDT test reports) and will present themselves to the customer as per Applus internal Quality procedures.
• Support customer site work both domestically and internationally.
• Available for reasonable overseas travel when required to support our customers.
• During busy seasons, able to work a night shift on rotation with other members of the team.
• Able to work a weekend on-call on rotation with other members of the team.
• Report on any matters which may have a significant impact on department performance directly to the Aviation Team Leader/Operations Manager.
• Take a risk averse approach and interrupt or discontinue work if aviation safety or that of others is at risk.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with company procedures, policies and associated regulatory requirements, including Safety and Information Security. Proactively report any information security issues (suspected or actual) including events, incidents, vulnerabilities and threats using the company occurrence reporting system.
• Proactively report safety issues including hazards, errors and fatigue issues using the company occurrence reporting system.¿
• Be vigilant and remain aware of information security risks in day-to-day activities.
• Take part in initial and recurrent training and take note of the lessons learned from incidents and accidents.
• Participate in briefings, meetings, events and promotion programmes.
• Participate in company Emergency Response Plans.
• Adopt the ownership of HSEQ responsibility through their working practices to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives within their facility and assist the Aviation Operations Manager in initiatives.
• Take on a reasonable level of ownership over equipment, legal compliance, safety, or other…