NDI Technician II
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
- Location 1 Administrative Circle,Bldg 20018 (PC),China Lake, CA, 93555,United States
- Base Pay $56.66 / Hour
- Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
- Required Degree High school
- Travel 15%
- Manage Others No
- Name John Mc Keon
- Phone
We are an elite provider ofskilled personnel, delivering
Aerospace Maintenance, Training,and Logistics Services, committed to continual improvement, exceeding customer expectations, and implementing quality standards in dynamic environments.
PKL Services will be providing contractor Intermediate Level (I-Level) maintenance in support Fleet Readiness Center West Detachment China Lake (FRCW DET CL) at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA. PKL employees at this site are subject to a Union/Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) regarding employment terms and work rules.
The Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Technician IIinspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods.
Key Responsibilities include:- Determines test method and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.
- Interprets nondestructive inspection test results and provides information about defects to repair center.
- Perform nondestructive inspection of structures and components. Detects flaws such as cracks, delamination, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, optical, and ultrasonic test equipment.
- Determines metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors.
- Operates, maintains and inspects nondestructive equipment.
- Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools.
- Ensures lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on equipment.
- Handles and disposes of hazardous waste and materials.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Possess a level II (two) Non-destructive Inspector (NDI) certification in accordance with NAS
410. - Qualified and certified IAW National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410, NAS Certification and Qualification of Non-destructive Test Personnel.
- Must have completed a four-month NDI course given at Naval Air Station, Pensacola FL or equivalent.
- Knowledge of maintenance publications, maintenance requirement cards and process controls.
- Detailed working knowledge of all Navy/Marine Corps sponsored aviation maintenance programs (CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) and processes including Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information Systems (NALCOMIS/OOMA). Or the willingness and capacity to acquire required skills.
- Must be certified in these four basic NDI methods consisting of Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic.
- Must possess the technical background and capability to work independently.
- If deemed by the Site Manager, this individual must acquire all Support Equipment licenses that are required for the position.
- Must be able to attain and retain a US Government Secret security clearance.
- Must have and maintain a valid State Driver’s License.
- Level II – four (4) years previous experience as an NDI Technician, preferably with a military aviation background with CDI experience.
- Must be capable of attaining Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) within required timeframe.
- Occasional TDY travel required.
- Primarily in a work center environment but may traverse into high noise areas or near active jet aircraft operating ramps.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key).
- This position requires normal physical functions. Work may require frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.
- May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
- Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions.
- The noise level in the primary work environment is usually moderate.
- May be exposed at times to moderate discomforts such as heat, cold, rain, wind.
We also work to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
PKL Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Affiantive Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or any other protected class.
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