Non-Destructive Inspector (NDI) Evaluator and Tester

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position $60,550 - $82,175. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Position Location:Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC (On-Site)

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized: No

About the Role:

Sawdey is seeking a Non-Destructive Inspector (NDI), Evaluator and Tester to provide Level II NDI support services to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) under the Technical Support Services (TSS) contract. ALC provides logistics and depot maintenance support to all USCG aviation assets, including the C-27J Spartan, HC-144 Ocean Sentry, C-130 H/J Hercules, MH-60T Jayhawk, and MH-65D/E Dolphin.

This role directly supports depot-level maintenance, manufacturing quality, and airworthiness efforts by applying certified NDI methods to aircraft structures and components.

Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To:

• Serve as a Level II ND Inspector on repaired, overhauled, reworked, manufactured, and investigative aircraft and aircraft-related components.
• Evaluate ND parameters and recommend changes to existing and new processes.
• Recommend procedures and techniques used to locate and identify anomalies in metallic and non-metallic aircraft structures and components.
• Apply ND and evaluation techniques to assess manufacturing and repair processes across USCG aviation assets.
• Support the USCG airworthiness program by ensuring manufacturing and quality processes result in airworthy components and structures.
• Provide ND technical expertise in failure analysis, root cause analysis, and mishap investigations.
• Assist with proposal development, if necessary.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of aviation NDI experience.
• Previously qualified or certified as a Level II (or equivalent) under a DoD Aviation NDI Program, NAS 410 program, or equivalent NDI program.
• Must be certified to Level II in accordance with NAS410 in the following methods:
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT)
  • Eddy Current Testing (ET)
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Meet minimum training and experience requirements for each method per NAS410.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, components, assemblies, and metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing processes.
• Ability to reach technically accurate conclusions and provide defensible recommendations based on findings.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing aircraft structures, and handling objects up to 50 pounds.
  
  Preferred:
• Experience supporting depot-level aviation maintenance environments.
• Experience supporting failure investigations and root cause analysis efforts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to pass an annual physical eye examination in accordance with NAS410.
• Ability to distinguish and differentiate colors used in NDI processes in accordance with NAS410.
• Ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation.
• This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Other Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance Requirements: Background Check

US Citizenship Requirements:

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.