NDT Technician

The successful NDT Technician will play a key role in a fast-paced maintenance, repair and operations environment, carrying out a range of non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections on aircraft components in line with defined quality standards and procedures. The company utilises multiple NDT disciplines, including magnetic particle inspection, fluorescent penetrant inspection, Barkhausen noise analysis, ultrasonic inspection, eddy current testing and nital etch inspection. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently, ensuring production continues without disruption. Where required, training will be provided to further develop technical capabilities and support ongoing professional growth.

• Participate in the process of writing and maintaining technique (method) sheets for the testing of components and liaise with the company’s Level 3 technicians
• Understand and apply the company and industry statutory operational specifications for the evaluation of landing gear components
• Test and verify the condition of a diverse range of components passing through the NDT area and perform these in a timely manner
• Maintain a practical experience record book
• Maintain a good level of NDT knowledge and prepare for assessments and examinations as required
• Work and contribute to the team within the area, managing individual certification to keep it current and valid, and attend internal and external training courses, as required, to maintain and develop the relevance of certification
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment in the area as is required to operate legally
• Constantly monitor operating methods in order to facilitate qualitative improvements in the service provided to the customer
• Ensure full and effective liaison is maintained with all departments that are affected directly or indirectly by the assigned area of responsibility
• Work within established company policies, procedures and agreements.
  Education and qualifications:
• Hold a valid NDT Level 2 authorisation, trained to EN 4179 or other internationally recognised equivalent by a recognised 
  Level 3 body, in one or more of the required disciplines
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
• Good IT user knowledge (for example, SAP or similar business software, Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)/Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)/ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and other applicable aviation regulation
• Knowledge of health & safety working practices
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal.

Experience and knowledge:

• A served aerospace apprenticeship is preferable
• Good planning abilities and a willingness to be flexible
• Capable of managing complex issues and ambiguity to tight deadlines
• Experience with working to EASA Part 145 requirements.

Benefits:

• Flight discounts and reduced travel rates
• Purchase and selling of annual leave
• Generous paid paternity and maternity leave
• One wellbeing day per year, dedicated to supporting mental and physical wellbeing
• Discounts on hotels, retail and leisure activities
• Employer pension contributions
• Reduced gym memberships to support a healthy lifestyle
• Company events and organised sporting groups to encourage connection and wellbeing.

This role works days from 6.30 am-2.30 pm with some flexibility required.

The company’s facility is within walking distance of the Elizabeth Line, making commuting quick, easy and seamless from across London and beyond.

Lufthansa Technik, Unit 3, Dawley Park, Kestrel Way, Hayes, Greater London UB3 1HP

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