NDT Technician

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Full Time Marana, AZ, US

6 days ago Requisition

It’s your career, give it wings!

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts—including standard day shifts, 2nd shift, weekend shifts, and 12‑hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible and willing to be assigned to any shift based on operational needs.

• Research technical data and examines the structure and components of an aircraft for defects on the surface, inside the material, or hidden by other structures in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Conducts eddy current, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle tests on metal parts to determine if parts meet nondestructive specifications.
• Reviews test orders to determine type of test requested, test procedures to follow, and part acceptability criteria.
• Applies agents such as cleaners, penetrants, developers to parts, or heat‑treated parts to prepare for testing.
• Determines test equipment settings according to type of metal, thickness, distance from test equipment, and related variables, using standard formulas.
• Calibrates test equipment such as magnetic particle, and ultrasonic contact machines, to standard settings, following manual instructions.
• Sets up equipment to perform tests, and conducts tests on parts, following procedures established for specified tests performed.
• Examines surface‑treated materials during penetrant and magnetic particle tests to locate and identify cracks or other defects using black light.
• Documents all findings on associated Ascent Aviation maintenance paperwork.

• 401K with Company Match
• PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Company‑Provided Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

• Specific training, OJT hours, and appropriate documentation to obtain a minimum of Level II for NDT Disciplines.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; excellent communication skills including excellent leadership, two‑way communication, judgement, creativity, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying technical data.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities; ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent walking, climbing and lifting, bending, reaching to shoulder level, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Borescopes for internal inspections, calipers and micrometers for precision measurements, flashlights and magnifying tools for detailed visual checks, and dye penetrant kits for detecting surface cracks.
• UT, RT, ET, MT & PT Testing equipment will be utilized.
• Computer software such as Microsoft, Excel, Etc. for tracking, recording and communication.

• Aircraft maintenance hangar, maintenance offices, flightline.
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