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About the Role

Serve as the organization’s highest-level authority in radiographic testing (RT), leading technical decision-making, ensuring compliance with NAS 410, and driving excellence in inspection quality, personnel qualification, and process integrity. This role is critical to maintaining aerospace-level standards and ensuring all radiographic inspection activities meet regulatory, customer, and contractual requirements. Relocation support is available.

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply NAS 410, customer specifications, and applicable codes governing radiographic inspection.
Serve as the designated Level III technical authority for radiographic testing.
Select, approve, and optimize inspection methods and techniques for specific applications.
Develop, review, and approve radiographic procedures and work instructions ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
Own and maintain the organization’s Written Practice in alignment with NAS 410.
Lead the training, qualification, examination, and certification of NDT personnel.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to Level I and Level II inspectors.
Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and reporting of inspection results.
Perform radiographic inspections when required, consistent with demonstrated Level III proficiency.
Maintain knowledge of other NDT methods and relevant manufacturing processes.
Conduct internal and external audits, including supplier evaluations, to ensure compliance with NAS 410 and company requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Travel approximately 5% of time, including initial travel to vendors for certification on their products.

Requirements

Certification as a Radiographic Testing (RT) Level III in accordance with NAS 410 or ability to certify to NAS 410 standards.
Demonstrated experience interpreting aerospace standards and technical documentation.
Proven experience developing procedures and leading NDT certification programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and technical decision-making skills.
Formal training and documented experience meeting NAS 410 Level III requirements.
Experience across radiographic inspection methods, equipment, and techniques.
Familiarity with multiple NDT methods (UT, PT, MT, VT) preferred.
Knowledge of NAS 410 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with audits, compliance systems, and quality management frameworks.
Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs (with assistance).
Visual acuity requirements per NAS 410, including near vision and color differentiation.
Must pass a background check, drug and alcohol screening.

Skills

Radiographic Testing (RT)
NAS 410 compliance
Technical decision-making
Inspection quality
Personnel qualification
Process integrity
Procedure development
NDT personnel training, qualification, examination, and certification
Mentoring
Auditing
Supplier evaluation
Continuous improvement
UT
PT
MT
VT
ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Quality management frameworks

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Level III
Level II (Development Opportunity)

Benefits

Relocation support

About the Company

Our goal is to maintain a respectful, inclusive workplace where skilled professionals can build long‑term careers while continuing our tradition of aerospace excellence.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.