NDT Technician

Job Description

Job Description

It’s your career, give it wings! 

Who we are and where we are going:

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.

Built on a foundation of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results , we are looking for a skilled and motivated NDT Technician (Level II).  The Level II Technician will be performing calibrations, Non-destructive Tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and record results. Level II Technician will be qualified to set up and calibrate equipment and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Level II Technician will be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the method of NDT being used and should exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job training and guidance of assistants and Level I Technicians. Level II Technicians organize and report the results of NDT.

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.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• 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. 

YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSATION:

• 401K with Company Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• 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. 

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: 

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Aircraft maintenance hangar, maintenance offices, flightline.
• Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working around moving machinery.

OTHER DUTIES: 

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate. 
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management. 

SMS REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation. 

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. 

If you require any accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS