NDI Specialist III

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Key Accountabilities:

• Use Radiographic (film and digital) and other nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques including Magnetic Particle (multi mag bench), Eddy Current (high frequency crack detection), Ultrasonic (conventional and phased array), and Penetrant (Type I, Method A and C) to evaluate materials, components, or systems without damage
• Preferred multi-method experience; focus primarily on Radiographic Testing
• Maintain compliance with certified methods and processes, adhering to customer requirements and applicable standards
• Set up, calibrate, operate, process, inspect, interpret results, and document findings of radiographic and NDT equipment for acceptance or rejection
• Develop, review, and approve procedures and work instructions for technical accuracy and certification
• Conduct system performance checks aligned with process standards and specifications
• Provide guidance, supervision, and training to trainees and NDI Level II personnel; support certification and examinations
• Perform audit surveillance, document non-conformances, and support continuous process improvement
• Interpret codes, standards, and contractual documents governing NDT to ensure compliance and technical integrity
• Assume technical responsibility for the NDT facility, equipment, staff, and accreditation standards such as Nadcap
• Support quality assurance and accreditation efforts, maintaining documentation and ensuring operational readiness through equipment maintenance and calibration

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10+ years of experience in an NDI Level II role and 3+ years of experience in an NDI Level III role
• Radiographic methods experience
• 80+ hours of formal classroom training in each NDI method (proof required)
• Valid NAS 410 NDI Level 2 or Level 3 certification (proof required)
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Ability to work any shift, including alternate work weeks, as business needs dictate related to the retesting and recertification process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in NDI
• 800+ hours of directly related experience
• Previous Quality Assurance (QA) experience
• Familiarity with Nadcap accreditation standards
• Experience with Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and/or Penetrant methods

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $87,200 - $133,700

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.