Inspect aircraft structures and components using non-destructive testing methods, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with documentation and safety standards.
Job Description
Responsible for non-destructive testing (NDT) on metallic and non-metallic aircraft structures and components for corrosion, defects, or any detrimental conditions in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures. Interpret inspection results and complete required documentation in accordance with established procedures. Maintain inspection equipment and assure proper calibration for tests to be performed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Federal Aviation Airframe and Powerplant License with Inspection Authorization
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Responsible for non-destructive testing (NDT) on metallic and non-metallic aircraft structures and components for corrosion, defects, or any detrimental conditions in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures. Interpret inspection results and complete required documentation in accordance with established procedures. Maintain inspection equipment and assure proper calibration for tests to be performed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of Aircraft and Components.
- Set-up, calibration, and utilization of nondestructive testing equipment to conduct final inspection after system/component installations are complete to verify compliance and completeness of work.
- Reviews and audits production work orders.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience.
- Must have or be able to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
- Level II Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certification: Liquid Penetrate, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic and/or Radiographic inspection
- Ability to correctly maintain, calibrate, and use NDT equipment.
- Must read, write and write English, understand component maintenance manuals and all other applicable technical and regulatory documents.
- Knowledge of 14 CFR §145 repair station procedures and use of paperwork in relation to repair documentation
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
- Able to comply with all safety and physical requirements to access tight fit areas and or confined spaces such as aircraft fuel tanks and wheel wells, or working from elevated platforms, ladders and top of aircraft.
- Must have experience using precision measuring equipment and reading and interpreting industry standards.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Federal Aviation Airframe and Powerplant License with Inspection Authorization
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Eddy Current
Liquid Penetrate
Magnetic Particle
Radiographic Inspection
Ultrasonic
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