Non Destructive Testing Technician II

Dassault Falcon Jet recently opened a state-of-the-art flagship Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) in Melbourne, Florida. Dassault Falcon Jet will serve customers across North and South America and beyond, the complex will accommodate all current Falcon models, (including the new, ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, the largest purpose-built business jet), and will be capable of performing major maintenance and modifications on up to 18 Falcon models.

JOB SUMMARY:

The NDT Level II Technician independently performs, interprets, evaluates, and documents nondestructive testing on aircraft, components, materials, and assemblies within each method for which the individual is currently certified. The position ensures inspections comply with approved technical data, customer requirements, the employer’s written practice, applicable regulatory requirements, and quality procedures. The technician may provide technical guidance and direct observation to trainees and Level I personnel within the scope authorized by the Responsible Level 3.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• This position requires successful completion of the Melbourne Airport background check process. 
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience with current employer-issued NDT Level II certification in one or more applicable methods, in accordance with the employer’s written practice and NAS 410 or EN 4179, as applicable.
• Documented formal training, experience, examinations, visual acuity, and practical proficiency meeting the requirements applicable to each certified method.
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing and maintenance processes, discontinuity characteristics, inspection limitations, and applicable acceptance criteria.
• Ability to read and apply aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, NDT procedures, work instructions, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical records and communicate inspection results clearly in written and verbal form.
• Ability to use applicable electronic recordkeeping, technical-data, and inspection-reporting systems.
• Ability to meet company, customer, airport, export-control, and regulatory authorization requirements applicable to the assignment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive gripping and flexing motions.
• Able to travel up to 30%

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or applicable repairman certificate.
• Experience performing NDT under a 14 CFR Part 145 repair station quality system.
• Current Level II certification in multiple methods, such as Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, and Liquid Penetrant.
• Experience with composite structures, phased array ultrasonic testing, digital radiography, or other advanced NDT techniques.
• Aircraft maintenance, MRO, OEM, or business-aviation experience.
• Prior experience guiding trainees or Level I personnel.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English, with first-hand familiarity with French culture, is preferred.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform aircraft and support equipment NDT inspections within certified methods and techniques, including equipment setup, standardization, system performance checks, examination, interpretation, and evaluation.
• Determine acceptance or rejection in accordance with approved procedures, work instructions, engineering data, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare components and inspection areas, select suitable equipment and techniques, and complete required post-inspection activities.
• Identify, characterize, size, and document relevant indications; distinguish relevant, nonrelevant, and false indications.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and traceable inspection reports, sketches, photographs, data files, and maintenance or quality records.
• Verify that materials, consumables, reference standards, and inspection equipment are suitable, serviceable, within calibration, and properly controlled before use.
• Immediately report suspect, adverse, or out-of-scope conditions and obtain Level 3, engineering, or quality direction when required.
• Provide technical guidance and direct observation to trainees and Level I personnel in the same certified method, as authorized.
• Develop or revise work instructions from approved procedures when authorized, subject to required Level 3 approval.
• Maintain proficiency, certification, visual acuity, training, and experience records required by the employer’s written practice.
• Support audits, corrective actions, investigations, method validations, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Comply with safety, environmental, hazardous-material, radiation-safety, foreign-object-damage, tool-control, and human-factors requirements.
• Protect customer, proprietary, export-controlled, and confidential information.
• Perform other related duties within the individual’s documented qualification and authorization.

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Assist with theoretical and practical NDT training.
• Represent Dassault on maintenance training working groups and committees.
• Support department recordkeeping and administration.

The compensation for this position typically falls between $47.00 and $57.00 per hour.  This position is eligible for overtime.  This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus, shift differential or relocation assistance.  Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift. 

Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.