Aviation NDT Technician
Hernshead Recruitment
This client supports aircraft propellers all over the world. The company’s team is constantly advancing new technologies and processes in our field.
This client has good training coupled with our small team, collegiate atmosphere means that you can make an impact quickly and interact with people across the business.
Working with mechanical and composite components, our NDT team investigate the condition of aircraft propellers and components to establish the serviceability of the product.
Key tasks include:
- Perform one or more of Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic techniques.
- Write and maintain inspection techniques documentation.
- Deliver training to apprentices and other technicians.
- Perform Pre-Penetrant Etch and Strip Anodise of products prior to NDT.
- Maintain the NDT facility to a high standard, managing all equipment and materials.
- Support field-trip inspection activities.
- Perform other technician duties around the workshop.
Key requirements include:
- Qualified with EN4179 Level 2 in at least one of FPI, MP, EC or US inspections.
- Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent training certification.
- Ability to read component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layout information and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives.
- Proficient in NDT report writing and producing Technique documentation.
- Ability to use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment.
- Experience with COSHH and safe use of chemicals.