About this role
SUMMARY
The Level III is responsible for developing and approving NDT techniques, providing technical direction, certifying/qualifying Level I/II personnel, leading audits, overseeing lab controls, reviewing complex indications, updating RSM/QCM, ensuring NAS 410/SNT‑TC‑1A compliance.
Following NDT lab maturation, the inspector will be cross‑trained to perform duties as a Repair Station Inspector in support of overall airworthiness determinations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Perform and oversee Magnetic Particle (MT) and Fluorescent Penetrant (PT) inspections in accordance with approve NDT Techniques and Procedures, FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 145), customer requirements, and OEM maintenance manuals.
- Interpret and evaluate indications using applicable acceptance criteria.
- Document inspection results clearly and accurately.
- Ensure full traceability of parts and inspection records.
- Maintain compliance with NAS 410 / SNT TC 1A certification requirements.
- Develop NDT procedures, techniques and work instructions.
- Lead NDT lab setup including equipment qualification, process validation, and environmental controls.
- Monitor and manage consumables to ensure proper handling, storage, and shelf-life control.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD free work environment.
- Ensure all inspections meet the requirements of the Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM).
- Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Identify nonconformances, document findings, and initiate corrective action processes when required.
- Support root‑cause and corrective action investigations.
- Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections.
- Support Return‑to‑Service determinations when authorized.
- Develop training programs, deliver training, administer written and practical exams, and certify Level I/II personnel.
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides technical supervision and certification authority over Level I/II personnel; no HR direct supervisory responsibilities.