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NDT Technician - Level 2
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Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd Verified
Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, England
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
NDT Engineer
Onsite
Full time
4 days ago
Volantes Technical Recruitment is working on behalf of a specialist aviation maintenance and readiness training operator to find an experienced NDT Technician – Level 2 to join their Engineering team on a permanent basis in Bournemouth.
The Role
In this role, you will assist the NDT Technician Level 3 (RL3) and support the Aircraft Maintenance Manager in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) across Part-145 and/or A8-23 activities.
This position plays a key part in maintaining the operational performance of our client's aircraft maintenance operation, including support at remote locations when required. You will perform NDT tasks to regulatory standards while contributing to a culture where safety, quality and compliance come first.
Location & Working Pattern
Location: Bournemouth
Working pattern: Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:00, Friday 08:00–15:30 — 37 hours per week
Special Conditions
NDT is highly regulated and safety, quality and regulatory compliance is held as the priority. The NDT Technician Level 2 must drive and deliver a culture of safety first ahead of schedule, with the highest level of safety and regulatory compliance across all relevant areas. Promoting SHE and security in relation to the performance of NDT activities is essential. Operational activity is based around customer requirements; therefore, a willingness to work additional hours, be on call, and travel in order to deliver a successful maintenance operation is essential.
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Key Responsibilities
- Promote a “Just Culture” with regard to safety and the reporting of occurrences within the business
- Take particular responsibility for the NDT of aircraft and aircraft equipment as allocated by your supervisor
- Support aircraft away from home base when necessary, including scheduled operations or defect assessments on an ad-hoc basis
- Ensure that all operations are carried out safely and correctly, in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals and the Company Exposition
- Ensure correct and timely completion of all documentation relating to NDT activities performed
- Co-ordinate with other engineering activities, enabling NDT and aircraft maintenance teams to complete tasks to target and within budget
- Keep work areas clean and tidy at all times
- Evaluate existing standards, practices and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
- Assist the NDT Level 3 (RL3) in day-to-day team functions, and deputise in their absence
- Assist the NDT Level 3 (RL3) in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements
- Assist the NDT Level 3 (RL3) in the development of the team
- Uphold company core values at all times
- Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance while maintaining excellent customer and stakeholder relations
- Undertake other tasks as set by the NDT Technician Level 3 (RL3) or AMM, within your capabilities and as required for the daily running of the engineering department
Essential Experience & Skills
- Previous NDT experience, ideally within aircraft maintenance
- Qualified to PCN/AERO scheme, or BS EN ISO 9712, or EN4179 Level 2 in Eddy Current (EC) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Strong NDT/aerospace product knowledge
- Good computer literacy (Microsoft Suite; Aero-Trac preferred)
- Understanding of aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements
- Aerospace experience
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Desirable
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MP)
- Fluorescent Dye Penetrant Inspection (FPI)
- Radiography (RT)
- Dassault NDT engineer training for specialist processes
- Apprenticeship or HM Forces equivalent training
- Experience in continuous improvement environments
Additional Requirements
- Security clearance compliant with UK/ITAR
- Basic financial and project management understanding
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Up to 12% matching pension contributions
- Bonus incentives
- Discounted PMI (private medical insurance)
- Electric car scheme
- Tech vouchers
- Wellbeing programmes, and more
About Our Client
Our client operates a diverse and technically advanced aircraft fleet, delivering specialist readiness training and support services — including adversarial support and electronic attack training — to defence and government customers across the UK, US and NATO nations.
They are committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and celebrate the differences a diverse workforce brings, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, decisions and outcomes for all. They are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation and, as part of their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet the criteria set out above. In line with their Disability Confident commitments, reasonable adjustments will be made to facilitate the interview process where required.
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